Mammogram Preparation Requirements

• Do not schedule your mammogram for the week before your period as your breasts are usually tender during this time.
• The best time for a mammogram is one week following your period.
• Always inform your doctor or x-ray technologist if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.
• Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the exam.
• These can appear on the mammogram as calcium spots .
• Describe any breast symptoms or problems to the technologist performing the exam.
• Always retain prior mammograms and bring them with you on the day of the examination, so that the radiologist can compare with previous mammograms .
• Results are normally given to you on the day of the examination .You need to take these back or get the report to your referring clinician.
  

NB: Patients Must Bring Old X-Rays and scans for all procedures!