Preparing for your Mammogram

If you have been scheduled for a digital mammogram, here a few few things to keep in mind:

• Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the exam.
• Describe any breast symptoms or problems you may have to the technologist performing the exam.
• If possible, obtain prior mammograms and make them available to the radiologist at the time of the current exam.
• The entire exam should take less than 30 minutes.