About one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer. Regular screening exams can help find breast cancer early, when it is more easily treated. Current guidelines recommend annual mammograms for women starting at age 40. Along with breast self-exams and clinical breast exams, these routine screening tests are valuable tools for monitoring breast health.
LG Health performs more than 40,000 mammograms per year and offers women the latest in breast imaging technology with digital mammography. All outpatient sites use the same breast imaging technology to ensure the latest screening tools are used. Regardless of the chosen location, each patient's mammogram is read by one of our board-certified radiologists who have additional experience and training in breast imaging.
Screening mammography guidelines
You should schedule an annual screening mammogram if you:
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Are age 40 or older
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Have no personal history of breast cancer
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Have no signs of breast cancer, such as a lump or thickening, nipple discharge or dimpling of the skin
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Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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Have not had a mammogram in the last year
If you have risk factors for breast cancer, your doctor may recommend screening mammograms before you reach age 40. If you are age 75 or older, ask your doctor whether you need a breast cancer screening.
To schedule an appointment at any of our convenient locations, call Centralized Scheduling at (717) 544-5941 or toll-free (877) 643-7518. You can schedule your mammogram online here.
Mammography Screening Guidelines (Video)
Dr. Nitin Tanna was featured on a "Health News Now" segment of WGAL-TV 8 News, where he discussed the recent change in guidelines for mammography. (Video Courtesy of WGAL-8)