Digital Mammography

In keeping with our dedication to excellence in care, we now offer digital mammography exclusively so that your doctor can take advantage of image viewing tools, such as zooming, brightening, darkening and changing contrast levels. While film and digital mammograms deliver similar results, digital mammography allows your doctor to more closely examine breast tissue abnormalities.

Computer-Aided-Detection
Computer-aided-detection (CAD) technology works like a second pair of eyes, reviewing your mammogram film after the radiologist has already made an initial interpretation. If the computer software detects any breast abnormalities or "regions of interest" on the mammography film, it marks them. The radiologist can then go back and review the mammogram film again to determine whether the marked areas are suspicious and require further examination (with either additional imaging or biopsy).

If you are a man or a woman having your first mammogram, we recommend that you read the comprehensive explanation about breast cancer screening and mammograms in our Health Information Library. The section includes why mammograms are done, how to prepare, what to expect and what the test results will show.

Talk to Your Doctor
We hope this information helps you gain a better understanding of mammograms and encourage you to talk to your doctor about any questions or concerns you have about the test.