What is Mammography?
Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
What is Digital Mammography?
Digital mammography, also called full-field digital mammography (FFDM), is a mammography system in which the x-ray film is replaced by solid-state detectors that convert x-rays into electrical signals. These detectors are similar to those found in digital cameras. The electrical signals are used to produce images of the breast that can be seen on a computer screen or printed on special film similar to conventional mammograms. From the patient's point of view, having a digital mammogram is essentially the same as having a conventional film screen mammogram.
Personal Touch Features for You!
- Fresh pink carnation at each mammography visit.
- Personal Touch physician consultation after your diagnostic mammogram. The results will be sent to your referring physician.
- Personal Touch business card. Feel confident & reassured. Leave a detailed message with your concern on the voicemail number on the card. Dr. Dan Tufariello or Dr. Stephen Veigh will return your call.
- Board certified radiologists with 25 years experience in mammography.
- NCH Healthcare Group is accredited by the American College of Radiology.
- Our mammography technicians are ARRT certified.
- Unlike analog mammography, our Personal Touch Digital Mammography offers the fastest and most precise images with results stored digitally for easy access and transport.
- You will receive by mail your annual mammography reminder card with the date to schedule your visit.
- With a 24-48 hour notice copies of your films or CD are available by request for your physician.
Things to Know Before Your Visit
- Please do not wear powder, deodorant, anti-perspirant body sprays or lotion around the breast and underarm area.
- Please wear a 2-piece outfit.
- Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete required paperwork.
- To ensure continuous quality of care and a precise comparative study, please bring your previous films to your appointment. Our technicians can assist you when necessary, to obtain previous studies.
For more information on NCH Healthcare Group's Digital Mammography please call one of the following locations:
- Commons Building - (239) 643-8891
- Veterans Park Building - (239) 254-5027
- South Naples Professional Center - (239) 793-7717