When you arrive at a Mammography for your mammogram, you can undress in their discreet cubicles and you’ll be given a gown you will be given to wear.

During the mammogram, you and a trained technician will be the only ones in the exam room.

The technician will position your breasts, one at a time in between 2 plastic imaging plates which merely

hold the tissue in place, and will apply slight pressure while taking the images.

Multiple images will be taken from different positions to ensure they get a full view of the breast tissue and surrounding areas.

The entire exam takes less than 20 minutes.

What is a Mammogram?

A mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breasts used to find cancer.

How much does a Mammogram cost?

Most medical aids will pay for an annual mammogram out of a screening fund. This means that even if you have a limited plan, your mammogram will usually be covered by Medical Aid. The cash price for a mammogram is about R1612.50.

The Mammogram procedure

The radiographer (x-ray technician) will position each breast in the machine and take pictures. It takes less than 60 seconds in total. The digital images are sent immediately to the radiologist (x-ray doctor) who will look at the images, compare them to previous mammograms and determine whether there are any abnormalities. The radiologist will then perform a breast ultrasound on the patient. This also ensures personal contact between the radiologist and patient and gives the doctor a chance to discuss with the patient their history, mammogram findings, and any concerns they may have.

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