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Mammography

  • 20 minute procedure
  • Wear a two piece outfit
  • No deodorant, talcum or body lotion
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Everything you need to know about Mammography

How Mammography scans work

Mammography with Tomosynthesis produces a detailed 3D view of your breast tissue from different angles. Both breasts are compared in the scan.

Why am I having a Mammography?
  • Your doctor has referred you
  • Detects early breast cancer effectively
  • Detects cancers before symptoms appear

Patient Information

Breast Core Biopsy
Breast Imaging

What to expect

A 20 minute procedure performed by a female radiographer.

On arrival you will be asked to complete a form and provide your medical history. In the mammogram room, a radiographer will explain the procedure. You’ll be asked to remove all your clothing from the waist up. Your breast will be placed onto a base plate on the x-ray machine and some compression will be applied. This may be uncomfortable but not painful. When you’re done, the images are checked by the radiologist.

The day of the Mammography

Morning of the scan Do not use deodorant, talcum or body lotions
Dressing Prior Wear a blouse or T-shirt

10mins prior
Arrive at clinic
The scan Approx 20mins

Straight after Time to go home
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Patient stories

“With the support of Lumus, I've been in control of my treatment, which has greatly shortened my recovery time from chemotherapy and radiation therapy. I’m very grateful for the outstanding care I’ve received from the medical staff during my PET scans.”
John’s story Managing skin cancer
John’s story
“With the support of Lumus, I've been in control of my treatment, which has greatly shortened my recovery time from chemotherapy and radiation therapy. I’m very grateful for the outstanding care I’ve received from the medical staff during my PET scans.”
John’s story Managing skin cancer
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FAQs

Early detection of breast cancer leads to a less invasive and more successful treatment.
Some patients find the pressure uncomfortable or slightly painful, but a small amount of pressure is needed to give an accurate x-ray. Premenstrual women should attend about one week after their period finishes. If the compression is uncomfortable, please ask the radiographer to re-position you.
Wear a two piece outfit for ease of changing, and be sure not to use deodorant, talcum powder or body lotion on the day of the x-ray. A female radiographer will ask you to remove your clothing from the waist up and to stand near the mammogram machine, where the breast is placed onto a flat surface on the machine. The breast is then slowly compressed by a paddle while the x-ray is performed. This takes only a few seconds.
High-quality 3D machines use low dose radiation. Special care is taken by the radiographer to ensure that the lowest amount of radiation is used during the mammogram.

Meet Dr Peter Zheng

FRANZCR
Consultant Radiologist, Lumus Imaging, Brisbane

“We are constantly adopting the latest technology and ideas, expanding into regional, rural and metropolitan areas, and attracting professionals with genuine talent and enthusiasm at every level. “

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