I am less than a year away from my 40th birthday. I can’t believe it. When I went to my annual OB appointment this summer, she ended our meeting with a promise to schedule my first mammogram next year. Little did she know (I meant to mention it), I’ve already had my first mammogram. You can read all about one of the scariest days in my life here.
Luckily, all was fine in my case, but I’ve been a big proponent of mammograms and women’s health since. Getting a mammogram locally in West Boca is quite easy in fact! I’ve written about so many great services at West Boca Medical Center— from their maternity offerings to having the only pediatric ER in town.
But did you know they also have a top notch West Boca Diagnostic Imaging Center?
Located conveniently on west Palmetto Park Road, picture a peaceful, spa-like atmosphere. Getting a mammogram in West Boca has never been fancier! West Boca Diagnostic Imaging Center has 3D Mammography technology and fellowship-trained radiologists specially trained in breast imaging. To ease your stress, same day mammogram results are available upon request and breast MRI and ultrasound available if further testing is needed. Stereotactic, ultrasound guided, and MRI-guided breast biopsies are also available.
But, you need to plan ahead.
Here are a few things to be mindful of as you prepare and plan for your mammogram in West Boca:
- Please inform them of the location of any prior mammograms so they may retrieve any images prior to your appointment. Having your previous results for comparison allows their radiologists to identify breast changes earlier!
- Please inform the technologist if you have any current breast health concerns. When you register, you will be asked to provide information regarding any prior breast surgeries or hormones taken, as well as family or personal history or family history of breast cancer.
- Please bring any completed forms, as this can help save you time.
- Schedule your mammogram for a time when your breasts are not tender or swollen. Avoid scheduling a mammogram 5-7 days before your period. This is to help prevent discomfort and to allow your technologist to capture the best pictures possible. The ideal time to schedule your exam is 5-7 days after your period.
- Avoid caffeinated food and drinks such as coffee, tea, soda or chocolates 5-7 days before your mammogram. (Easier said than done, but do your best!)
- On the day of the procedure, please do not wear deodorant, talcum powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts prior to the exam. These can produce artifacts on the mammogram which mimic calcium spots and may require retaking your images. Us moms don’t have time for that!
- If possible, wear loose-fitting, comfortable, two-piece clothing so you can remove only your top during the exam.
To schedule a mammogram in West Boca, please visit westbocamedctr.com or call (561) 417-7920.
West Boca Diagnostic Imaging Center
7070 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433
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All photos in this post was taken by HSGORDON Photography.
