survivor’s guide Consider your cycle It’s ideal to schedule your mammogram about a week after your menstrual cycle so your breasts won’t be as tender or swollen. skip lotions & deodorants Do not apply deodorant, lotion, powder or ointment on the day of your screening, they can appear as white spots on your scan. wear pants, not a dress You will be removing your top & bra for your scan, so a two-piece outfit is typically the most comfortable choice. what to expect during a mamm A mammogram typically takes about 20 minutes. Each breast will be compressed for a few seconds & repositioned to take multiple views. minimal pain & discomfort Compression of your breast isn’t the best feeling, but most women describe the pain as mild & doesn’t linger after the procedure is complete. don’t fret while awaiting results It’s natural to be anxious while awaiting your results. Try not to worry about the ‘what if’s’. If something is wrong, you’ve already taken the first step. trust your technologist Your Mammography Technologist is a trained clinical professional who will guide you through the experience and answer any questions you may have. Pat yourself on the back You’ve taken a step that may save your life. Be proud of yourself for scheduling your mammogram! Self-breast exam Check your breasts for lumps monthly so you more easily detect any changes. Talk to your doctor Keep an open dialogue with your doctor about your breast health and history. Know your family history Be aware of any history of cancer in your family & the age the family member was diagnosed. Share this information with your doctor. Get your mammogram Be sure to get a yearly screening mammograms after age 40, or sooner if recommended by your physician. More accurate and earlier detection of abnormalities, especially for women with dense breasts Reduced anxiety associated with call backs for additional scans A more complete picture of the breast tissue reducing the number of false positives Rather than one flat, dense image, your radiologist can examine your breast tissue in one millimeter layers, making it easier to interpret any abnormalities. High resolution images of the breast are taken from multiple angles and the “slices” are compiled to create a 3D image allowing your radiologist to see your breast tissue in more detail than ever. understanding 3d mammo graphy 3D Scans DMG offers 3D Mammography for screening & diagnostic mammograms at multiple locations throughout the western suburbs. To make an appointment please call 630-545-7880. 100% Survival Rate 98% Survival Rate 88% Survival Rate 52% Survival Rate 16% Survival Rate 1 cancer in the breast tissue, tumor less than 1 centimeter across. 2 cancer in the breast tissue, tumor less than 2 centimeters across. Cancer may spread to the lymph nodes. 3 tumor larger than 2 centimeters across with extenstive spread to the lymph nodes. 4 spread of cancer beyond the immediate region of the breast. 0 abnormal cells in the lining or ducts of the breasts. stages of breast cancer knowledge is power Getting a mammogram can be nerve-wracking, but keeping tabs on your breast health is your best bet for survival should you face a cancer diagnosis. DMG has highly-trained physicians, leading-edge technology and provides state-of-the-art treatments for patients in the western suburbs seeking breast services. to Schedule your mammogram today, call 630-545-7880. DuPageMedicalGroup.com a 3D scan enables a radiologist to view your breast tissue one layer at a time.