{"id":1370,"date":"2025-05-21T06:37:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/websites\/divine_breast\/?page_id=1370"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:56:32","slug":"digital-mammography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/digital-mammography\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Mammography"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1684\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inner_digital-1-300x71.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1480\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inner_digital-1-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inner_digital-1-1024x242.png 1024w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inner_digital-1-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inner_digital-1.png 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\" \/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3>Diagnostic Mammogram<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">It is done when patients present with breast lump, breast pain, unusual skin appearance, nipple thickening, nipple retraction, or nipple discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>When should I get my mammogram done?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:40px;\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;\">According to \u201cAmerican Cancer Society of Breast Imaging\u201d, women above the age of <b class=\"boldd\">40 should have<\/b> a screening mammogram <b class=\"boldd\">once every year<\/b> as they are in good health. Those who are at risk (due to family history or other risk factors) should talk to their family doctor about screening at the earliest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px; \">It is advisable to perform mammography immediately after your menstrual cycle as it helps in minimizing the discomfort that can usually occur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1689\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mamo-300x209.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"209\">\n<\/div>\n<p><b style=\"font-size:18px; \">You should not have your screening mammogram if:<\/b ><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:15px; \">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">You are pregnant.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">You are breastfeeding.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">It has been less than 12 months since your last mammogram.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">You are younger than 35 years of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary> What do you need to know before your mammogram?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:40px;\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px; \">\n<li  style=\"font-size:18px;\">Do not use deodorant, perfume, talcum powder or lotion before your appointment as using these products before test may alter the findings\/results.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">Come with your previous mammogram film or CD with reports provided to you during your last visit. This is needed for comparison with your previous mammogram.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">Describe any breast symptoms to your technologist or your breast radiologist performing the exam.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">If you have breast implants, you must inform the scheduler as your exam will involve few more films to be taken with implants in different positions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-size:65pxpx; \" class=\"alignnone img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mamo1-300x185.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>What will I experience during and after mammography?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:40px;\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px; \">Dedicated \u2018Breast Imaging Technologist\u2019 (Female technicians) are available who will place the patient in front of the machine and position each breast (one at a time with dedicated mammography equipment). The breast is gently compressed between two plates so that the tissue is flattened. You will feel some pressure on your breasts as it is squeezed. Some women with sensitive breasts may experience discomfort. In this case, tell your technologist and schedule your mammogram when your breasts are less tender.<\/p>\n<p><b class=\"boldd\">&#8220;Remember = Best Compression = Better Quality Mammogram&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px; \">The whole process of mammography may take 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1690\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamo-300x171.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamo-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamo.png 490w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1691\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamob-300x201.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamob-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamob.png 492w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>What is Abnormal Mammogram?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding:40px;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px; \">Do not panic \u2013 as an abnormal mammogram does not always mean that there is cancer.<br \/>\nYou will need to have additional tests \u2013 like a sonogram, or an MRI breast, or procedures like biopsy.<br \/>\nDo not panic \u2013 as an abnormal mammogram does not always mean that there is cancer. You will need to have additional tests \u2013 like a sonogram, or an MRI breast, or procedures like biopsy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone img-responsive \" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamoe-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>Mammogram &#038; Radiation?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:40px;\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px; \">The dose of radiation in a digital mammography is too low and for most women the benefits of regular mammograms outweigh the risks posed by this amount of radiation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>Are mammogram always accurate? <\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:40px;\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px; \">The dose of radiation in a digital mammography is too low and for most women the benefits of regular mammograms outweigh the risks posed by this amount of radiation.<br \/>\nNot Always \u2013 The accuracy of mammogram depends on how accurate the positioning of breast, how accurately has the compression been given, and most importantly the experience and skill of a Radiologist.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px;  \">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">Other parameters like age and breast density may result in false positive\/negative mammogram.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px;\">A mammogram can miss 1 in 5 cancers in women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-size:65pxpx; \" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1694\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamod-274x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamod-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x-raymamod.png 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diagnostic Mammogram It is done when patients present with breast lump, breast pain, unusual skin appearance, nipple thickening, nipple retraction, or nipple discharge. When should I get my mammogram done? 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