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Breast Imaging
A mammogram is an image of the breast. It is most commonly used as a screening tool for early detection of breast disease. Mammograms are recommended once every 2 years after the age of 50.
Screening mammograms do not require a physician's referral, but do require scheduling an appointment with the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) department.
Breast Screening clinics are for women who:
The breast needs to be compressed to obtain an optimal image. This can cause some temporary discomfort.
There are no special preparations required for a mammogram, but you are asked to refrain from wearing deodorant or any powder the day of your scheduled exam.
Screening:
The PEI Breast Screening Program makes early detection of breast cancer available to PEI women.
Diagnostic:
A diagnostic mammogram requires a requisition from a physician. It may be ordered for suspicious fings such as a lump or nipple discharge or as a recommended follow-up from a mammogram screening. Once the requisition has been received by the mammography department, you will contacted with an appointment.
Contact information:
Screening mammograms do not require a physician's referral, but do require scheduling an appointment with the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) department.
Breast Screening clinics are for women who:
- are aged 40 to 75
- have no symptoms such as a breast lump, puckery skin, a nipple discharge or rash
- have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months
- did not have breast surgery in the last two years
- do not have breast implants
- have never had breast cancer
The breast needs to be compressed to obtain an optimal image. This can cause some temporary discomfort.
There are no special preparations required for a mammogram, but you are asked to refrain from wearing deodorant or any powder the day of your scheduled exam.
Screening:
The PEI Breast Screening Program makes early detection of breast cancer available to PEI women.
Diagnostic:
A diagnostic mammogram requires a requisition from a physician. It may be ordered for suspicious fings such as a lump or nipple discharge or as a recommended follow-up from a mammogram screening. Once the requisition has been received by the mammography department, you will contacted with an appointment.
Contact information:
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PEI BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM | To make an appointment, call Toll-free: 1-888-592-9888 |
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CHARLOTTETOWN | Queen Elizabeth Hospital 60 Riverside Drive PO Box 6600 Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5 T: (902) 894-2915 or (902) 894-2924 |
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SUMMERSIDE | Prince County Hospital 65 Roy Boates Avenue PO Box 3000 Summerside, PE C1N 2A9 T: (902) 438-4570 |
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