Which Type of Breast Health Screening is Right for You?
Reviewed by Dr. Colleen O'Kelly-Priddy, MD, FACS, breast surgical oncologist at Renown Women's Health.
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Renown Health Breast Imaging Fund
Call to learn more and schedule: 775-982-4186
We believe every woman deserves access to essential breast screenings. Through the this fund, uninsured women, regardless of insurance or immigration status, may qualify for free mammograms and imaging.
Mammogram Appointments
Book your mammogram online—open to new and returning patients.
Mammogram FAQs
The 3-D mammography technology at Renown Breast Health Center can detect 41% more cancers and reduces the number of false-positive results compared to other mammography.
Benefits of 3-D mammography:
- Better, clearer images
- It allows radiologists to see more abnormalities in the breast
- It helps doctors spot more cancers and avoid false positives, especially if you have dense breast tissue
- The digital images can also be lightened, darkened, and enlarged in real time, giving radiologists a better look at suspicious areas.
Renown Women's Health recommends the following breast exam guidelines:
- Age 18-39: Consult your primary care provider for a Formal Risk Assessment and start breast exams at age 25.
- Age 40+: Annual mammograms.
- Family History: Begin screening 10 years before your family member's diagnosis age. For example, start at age 35 if a family member was diagnosed at 45.
- Self-awareness: Be familiar with the look and feel of your breasts and report any changes to your care provider.
- Age 75+: Annual mammograms if life expectancy exceeds five to seven years.
Although some women experience discomfort during a mammogram, most say it is not painful. Breast compression, which is important to get a clear image, can cause a sensation of pressure, but this lasts for a few seconds. Let your technician know how much pressure you can handle so you're not uncomfortable.
- You can schedule your annual mammogram through MyChart if you are over 40.
- You can also call 775-982-8100 to schedule your mammogram.
- If you are under the age of 40, then you will need a referral from your primary care provider to schedule your mammogram.
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