Mammography & Breast Health

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Noyes Health is proud to offer the most state-of-the-art 3D mammography in Dansville and Geneseo 

Tomosynthesis, or 3D mammography, is a type of digital mammography which uses advanced technology to take images of your breast from different angles to create a completer and more accurate image of your breast than is possible with regular 2D digital mammography.

Studies have shown that 3D mammograms find invasive cancers at a 40% higher rate than regular 2D mammograms. 3D mammography can pinpoint hard to find cancers that may otherwise be unnoticed, particularly in areas of dense tissue, and also reduces unnecessary callbacks by up to 40 percent compared to 2D mammography. 

3D mammography follows the same basic procedure that you're probably accustomed to with regular 2D mammography. 3D images take just a few seconds longer but still have the same low-dose radiation exposure involved with all forms of digital mammography.

Most insurance carriers consider 3D mammography a covered service. Please check with your insurance company prior to your appointment to make sure it is covered.

What is a Mammogram?

A mammogram takes X-ray images of your breast using low dose radiation. It is used to find and diagnose breast disease. A mammogram may be done if you have breast problems or as a screening test to look for early signs of breast cancer before they can be felt.

What are the Different Types of Mammograms?

There are 2 types of mammograms:

• Screening mammogram. This is done to look for early signs of cancer on women who have no problems with their breasts. Two X-ray images are usually taken of each breast. Result typically follow in 1-5 days. 
• Diagnostic mammogram. This is done to evaluate problems or symptoms a woman has, such a lump, pain, skin thickening, nipple discharge, or other change in their breast.  It is also done to further evaluate any abnormality found in a screening mammogram, or for short-term monitoring of an abnormality. Usually, more images are taken than during a screening mammogram and it is a longer appointment. You are given results before you leave. 

How is a Mammogram Done?

A mammography technologist will position the breast on the machine.  Then, she will slowly bring the compression paddle down to compress the breast. You may feel mild discomfort from the compression, which lasts only about 10-15 seconds for each image. The spreads the breast tissue apart for better visualization in the image. The mammogram images are read by a specialized Breast Radiologist. 

Who Should Get a Screening Mammogram?

Different health experts have different screening recommendations for women who have no symptoms of breast cancer:

• The American Cancer Society recommends yearly screening starting at age 45, with the option to begin at age 40.
• The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening mammograms every 2 years for women ages 40 to 74.
• Women whose mother had breast cancer should start screening 10 years younger than the age their mother was diagnosed.

Talk with your healthcare provider to find out which screening guidelines are right for you.

General Mammogram Preparation

Please refrain from wearing powder or underarm deodorant, as this can interfere with your study. 

You may wish to wear a two-piece outfit, as you only need to remove your top and bra to change into a half gown. 

To schedule your mammogram:

Dansville: 585-335-4236

Geneseo: 585-991-6016