She had brought her husband along for support, but discovered that the mammography area was off-limits to men. He had to sit in the waiting area. But I'm so frustrated with this process. I don't want to go through this every six months. She shouldn't have to.
Women do have basic mammogram rights.
Whether they are going in for a routine screening or a breast cancer follow-up, they should expect both competence and courtesy. The attitude of the technicians and the radiologists is critically important. Mammography centers vary widely in services and training of personnel. But women can specify their needs when they make the appointment. They take priority over those who are coming in for screening.