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BREAST CARE CENTER - DIAGNOSTIC TESTING


About The Center

Stony Brook University Breast Care Center
CONTACT INFO
Carol M. Baldwin
Breast Care Center
3 Edmund D. Pellegrino Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center Phone 631-638-1000
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center Fax 631-444-6348
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center Map & Directions Map & Directions
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Diagnostic Testing

Mammography

Mammography Mammography is an X-ray of your breasts. It helps find breast cancer and other breast problems.
Mammography can show:

  • lumps that may be cancer (most are not!)
  • breast changes that could lead to cancer
  • breast lumps before you or your health-care provider can feel them

When Should I Have a Mammogram?

All women should have a mammogram:

  • once by age 40.
  • every 1-2 years between ages 40 and 49.
  • every year after age 50.

How Do I Get Ready for a Mammogram?

Try to pick a day of the month when your breasts are not tender.
Follow these special instructions:

  • You must have a prescription from your referring physician.
  • If your prior films were not taken at this facility, make sure you have them the day of the exam.
  • Do not wear deodorant or powder. This can show up on your films.
  • Screening mammograms are read approximately 1-2 weeks after your exam. Diagnostic mammograms are read while you wait.

What Is Involved?

The test is simple and quick:

  1. You will undress above the waist. The technologist will give you a gown and take your prior history. Then you will be positioned at the mammography machine.
  2. Your breast will be compressed between 2 plastic plates. You may feel a little discomfort for a few seconds.
  3. X-rays will be taken. One will be taken from the top. Then one will be taken from the side. Your other breast will be X-rayed the same way.
Results are usually ready in a week to 10 days.


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