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Preparing for your Appointment
Screening mammogram: 1 hour
Diagnostic mammogram with possible ultrasound/radiologist consultation: 2-3 hours
Tips: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to allow for registration. Please wear a two-piece outfit on the day of your exam. Also, deodorant, powders and perfume can cause a shadow on the film and should not be applied on the day of your exam; please bring these items with you and apply them after your exam is completed. It is best not to wear jewelry to your appointment.
Insurance Information
You will need to contact your insurance provider for verification of benefits, deductibles and confirmation that Clear Lake Regional Medical Center is a provider of services for your plan. Many insurance companies require at least 11 months to have passed between screening mammograms. If you are not sure of the date of your last mammogram, you may contact the facility for information. Providers of service for your visit may include one or all of the following – Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Southwest Radiology Association and Clear Lake Pathology Partners Ltd.
What to bring
Please bring your insurance card, insurance referral (if required), identification and physician order, and any previous films from other facilities.
If you need to reschedule your appointment, please call us at any of the following numbers:
Results and Follow-up
For an Annual Screening Mammogram
This consists of two X-rays or views of each breast to detect suspicious or abnormal areas of breast tissue. If the exam is normal, a report will be available to your physician within 5-10 working days. If the radiologist identifies a suspicious area which needs additional evaluation, we will contact you for an additional appointment.
For a Diagnostic Mammogram
Several additional, specialized mammogram images will be obtained over the area of interest. These detailed images are detailed X-rays not routinely taken during the screening mammogram. The radiologist may recommend an ultrasound based on the diagnostic mammogram results. Results are given the same day, in the office.
After a Diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis is serious – and it can be frightening and confusing. There are countless questions, coupled with anxiety and a flood of technical information to absorb. The radiologist will personally call you to discuss the next steps, and our team is here to help guide you through this process.
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