Mammography is a low-level x-ray of the breasts that can detect cancer at its earliest stage. Early detection is a powerful tool in the treatment of breast cancer. The sooner treatment can begin, the better the chances of survival.
CURRENT SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY GUIDELINES
| Over 50 years |
All women over the age of 50 years should have annual mammography examinations. |
| 40-50 years |
The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women in this age group. The National Cancer Institute recommends that these women get a mammogram every 1-2 years. Your physician should offer appropriate guidance on this issue according to your personal medical history. |
| Under 40 years |
Most women under the age of 40 years do not need annual mammograms. |
Screening Mammograms
For those with no current breast problems. Screening mammograms can be scheduled with or without a physician referral.
Diagnostic Mammograms
For a follow-up to a screening or for those with a current breast problem. If a screening mammogram indicates a potential problem, your physician will want to schedule you for a more sophisticated test.
Mercy now offers digital mammography at all of its four mammography centers:
Fore River Medical Building
195 Fore River Parkway, Suite 260
Portland, ME 04102
Mercy Westbrook
40 Park Road
Westbrook, ME 04092
Mercy Windham
409 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
Yarmouth Radiology/Mammography
259 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Directions to Mercy's Mammography Centers
To schedule your mammogram at any of our locations please call (207) 879-3737. If you have already scheduled your mammogram, you may preregister on-line. Click here.