Each patient is different, and as such, there is no regulated time as to when the results of your mammogram will be available to you. However, the average time is within two weeks. If your results are not available to you contact your physician to find out more. In cases where the mammogram is a follow-up test, the results take less time and in some cases may be available to you before you leave the appointment.

The pressure against your breasts from the testing equipment may cause pain or discomfort, however, this is completely normal. This part of the process should only last for a few minutes. Still, it is important to let your technologist know if you are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort.

The best time to get a mammogram is usually one week following your period. Try not to book your appointment on the week before you get your period or the week of your period as your breasts may be tender or swollen. If you have pre-booked your appointments for those times and need to re-book or talk to a professional, contact us today.

Annual Screening Mammography is recommended for those 40-49 years old. Women in this age group tend to have higher breast density (which can obscure small early cancers) and cancers tend to grow more rapidly.

Yes, men can get breast cancer although it is rare. The symptoms of breast cancer in men include lump/swelling in the breast, redness/flaky skin in the breast, irritation/dimpling of breast skin, and nipple discharge. Remember, these symptoms can also happen with other conditions that are not cancer. If you have any symptoms that worry you, see your doctor right away.

The breast screening exam should only take a few minutes and, in general, the whole screening appointment should be completed within 30 minutes.

The main benefit of the breast screening exam is the potential reduction in mortality from breast cancer. Additionally, the cancers detected in breast screening are, when detected early enough, smaller and are less likely to be treated by invasive surgery or therapy.