Mammography

About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Mammograms are a lifesaver. They are quick and easy. Regular screening mammograms can find breast cancer early, usually before it has spread. Make it part of your regular health routine.

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to diagnose unusual breast changes, such as a lump, pain, nipple thickening or discharge, or a change in breast size or shape.    

  • Women with age 40 to 44 years should start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms.
  • Women with age 45 to 54 years should undergo mammograms every year.
  • Women who are 55 and older can choose to get mammograms every two years

There are two types of mammograms:

Screening Mammograms

Screening mammography is a low-dose X-ray examination of a woman’s breasts used to detect breast cancer when that cancer is too small to be felt as a lump. Screening mammography is carried out on women who do not have any symptoms of breast disease. They are used to detect breast cancer and other breast health issues early. Screenings are also recommended as follow-up care after breast cancer treatment. 

Diagnostic Mammograms

You will be referred for this type of mammogram if you have an abnormality on your screening mammogram or if you have a breast mass or other breast change (found during a breast self-exam or by your physician). Diagnostic imaging may include mammograms with extra compression or magnification; mammograms shot from different angles or breast ultrasound.

What happens during a screening mammogram?

Step One
A female technologist will ask to measure your height and weight before your mammogram, which will be documented and other questions about your breast health.
Step Two
The technologist will then perform the mammogram examination, placing your breast on an x-ray machine. A plastic plate will be pressed slowly to compress your breast and hold it in place for a few seconds.
Step Three
You will feel some pressure on your breast for a few seconds during the x-ray. Compression is necessary to spread the breast tissue and eliminate motion. This may be uncomfortable and usually lasts no more than 10 seconds.
Step Four
Four pictures are taken, two of each breast. If needed, the technologist may take additional pictures. 

After your scan. Your results will be sent to your consultant within 24 hours. 

Why choose Healia for your Mammogram?

State-Of-The-Art Technology
We have the latest technological advancements to ensure you get accurate mammogram results in Chennai every time!

Secure & Safe
The entire process is quick from the word Go. We are reliable and safe! All the diagnostic results and images are securely saved for future use. So, quick references of your images!

One-Stop Solution
We leave no room for errors.  Accuracy is the word! Healia offers you diagnostic results with peerless accuracy levels that ensure early detection, timely treatment, and quick cure!

Better Experience
At Healia, We understand that a fast and accurate diagnosis can make all the difference, removing uncertainty with immediate access to medical expertise. We ensure that our patients receive the best care with no waiting lists at cost-effective prices.

Healia Recommends Beginning to have annual mammograms at age 40. An annual screening mammogram is your best defense against breast cancer. 

Book Mammography