Mammography

When your provider recommends a mammogram as part of your routine check-up or to diagnose issues you may be experiencing, you can count on the Mid-Atlantic Imaging Centers to treat you with the highest level of care and respect. With over six breast imaging locations across Virginia, care is always close to home.

Mid-Atlantic Women’s Care offers extensive mammography services to women over 40 or younger for those at a high risk of developing breast cancer. We use only highly advanced technology to ensure you get precise results to help you navigate your healthcare. We want you to know you can trust our medical professionals with your health and well-being.

How Can Mammography Help Me?

As your breasts change over time, specific issues or conditions can also arise. For example, you may have found a lump in your breast or are concerned about a family history of cancer. Fortunately, our health professionals can help you catch issues like these early.

Your women’s healthcare provider can answer any questions or concerns you have about your breast health. By using mammography our technicians can look for any signs of cancer or other issues. Annual mammograms can help determine whether your results are typical or whether you may need further testing and diagnosis. These screenings allow you and your provider to act quickly to help avoid potentially severe issues.

When Should I Get a Mammogram?

Generally, checking your breasts regularly, in addition to yearly appointments for significant changes, can help you avoid serious issues in the future. For example, your ObGyn may recommend performing a self-examination every few months for changes in your breast tissue. In addition, yearly clinical breast exams are done by your provider, to help check for any changes or abnormalities.

Annual mammograms begin later, typically at age 40. However, if your family has a history of breast cancer at an early age, your doctor may suggest receiving a mammogram earlier. Speak to your provider about your health concerns as mammograms can help spot issues now, before the problem is more serious, meaning less invasive treatment options.

Our Mammography Services

One significant difference you may need to note when seeking mammography services is the different types of mammograms. For example, if you are looking for preventative care, you may need a screening mammogram. While both types of mammograms use the same machines, screening mammograms are a preventive measure to detect tumors that a physical screening may miss.

A diagnostic mammogram is used to help diagnose lumps or other signs of breast cancer found during a screening mammogram or a physical screening. When specific symptoms of breast cancer arise, a diagnostic mammogram can give information about changes in your breasts that may have been found during other screenings. In either case, our facilities use 2D and 3D technology for the clearest possible images that your provider will use for prevention and early detection of breast issues.

Connect with Us for an Appointment

To maintain your breast health, regular checkups and annual gynecology appointments offer support, early detection, and care for your changing body. Our team at Mid-Atlantic Women’s Care offers a full range of mammography services to maintain your breast health. With six breast imaging centers across Virginia, we can offer you the flexibility and accessibility you deserve.

If you would like to schedule a mammogram or speak to one of our many providers about your breast health, you can set up an appointment with a call or through our request an appointment form today.