Preparation
- Do not schedule your mammogram the week before your menstrual period
- Best timing is one week following your period
- Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder, "tawas", or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of exam
What to Bring?
- Previous Mammogram result and film or CD for comparison with your current examination
Notes
- Deodorants, powders, and lotions can create false calcium spot artifacts on mammogram images. Always inform your doctor or technologist if there is any possibility of pregnancy. Describe any breast symptoms or concerns to the technologist.