Whether you are coming in for a screening mammogram or a follow up study, York Radiology has the latest in digital screening mammography with tomosynthesis available with all studies.
We provide this service to all patients, at no additional cost.
Tomosynthesis is the evolution of digital screening mammography. It allows your breast image to be “interactive”. It allows different images to be acquired at different levels in the breast, allowing better resolution, detection of smaller, more subtle findings, and more confidence in a negative study. All this with less radiation than with a standard film-screen mammogram!
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Mammography is an x-ray examination of your breast. Mammograms are used as a screening tool for asymptomatic women and also to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms.
We use Digital Mammography state of the art equipment that generates high-quality diagnostic images.
There are a number of advantages to using digital mammography:
Patients are required to change into a gown. The procedure is performed standing up. When in the examination room the technologist will place your breast on a small platform and use a clear plastic paddle to compress the breast tissue for the exposure. The pressure is released automatically at the end of the exposure. There may be slight discomfort when performing the examination.
If any abnormality is noticed the patient will be recalled for further work-up which may include a breast ultrasound and / or additional breast x-ray images.
We also offer our patients the option of participating in the Ontario Breast Screening Program(OBSP). Patients who are eligible may have a screening mammogram every one to two years without seeing their doctors. They will also receive a copy of their report and a reminder of their next appointment.
Eligibility criteria to be part of the OBSP include:
Patients are asked not to wear any powder, deodorant, lotion or perfume on the breast and underarm area.