how long does mammogram take
The purpose of a screening mammogram is to look for any early signs of breast cancer, and our BreastCare Center recommends that all women regular screening mammograms. The majority of these mammograms show no abnormality. Screening mammograms take about 15 minutes.
Mammograms can sometimes detect things that look like cancer but are not, and just a âfalse positiveâ result. About one in 10 to one in 12 women will have a questioned abnormality on their screening mammogram. So, if you have mammograms yearly for 10 to 12 years, you are likely to get this call at least once. The more mammograms you have over your lifetime, the more likely you are to be called back for a follow-up â and it could be because of a âfalse positiveâ result. If something is noticed on the mammogram, you may need to have additional testing, such as a diagnostic mammogram, a breast ultrasound and/or a biopsy.