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What Happens When You Have a Mammogram

What Happens When You Have a Mammogram. 1. Check in at welcome desk. 2. Fill out a simple health questionnaire. 3. You may have to wait 5 or 10 minutes THEN . You will be taken to a private area to undress. 4. You will be asked to remove your clothing from the waist up.

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What Happens When You Have a Mammogram

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  1. What Happens When You Have a Mammogram 1. Check in at welcome desk

  2. 2. Fill out a simple health questionnaire

  3. 3. You may have to wait 5 or 10 minutes THEN You will be taken to a private area to undress

  4. 4. You will be asked to remove your clothing from the waist up Tip: Wear a two-piece outfit

  5. 5. You will be asked to remove any deodorant, powders or perfume You may be given a cloth to wipe yourself

  6. 6. You can use a piece of your clothing to cover yourself while you wait You may be given a gown, if needed

  7. 7. The technologist will ask you some breast-related questions The technologist takes the x-rays

  8. This is a mammogram (x-ray) machine This part comes down to compress (squeeze) your breast Your breast is placed here The x-ray film is placed here

  9. 8. The technologist positions your breast on the machine She will compress the breast (a few seconds) while she takes the x-ray While compressed, your breast will feel tight and uncomfortable

  10. She takes two x-rays ofeach breast - top to bottom and side to side This will take about 2 to 3 minutes

  11. 9. The technologist will let you know when she is finished If further testing is needed, SMPBC has a Fast Track system in place The results will be mailed to you and your doctor within 2 weeks

  12. Information Websites bccancer.bc.ca/breastscreening or GOHAVE1.com For more information call: 604-660-3639 (Lower Mainland) or toll-free 1-800-663-9203

  13. The End To return to SMPBC website, click “Back” at the top of your screen

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