Mammography

Mammography is a type of imaging that uses low-dose x-rays to examine breasts. Mammograms help in early diagnosis of breast diseases.

Services offered:

• Mammograms
• Mammogram biopsies
• Fine needle aspiration
• Localisation
• Breast ultrasound
• Pathological specimen

Symptomatic Breast Imaging
We provide symptomatic breast imaging services for patients referred to us by their healthcare providers via the breast clinic at Dorset County Hospital.
GPs do not have direct access to this service but can refer symptomatic patients to the breast clinic at Dorset County Hospital, for which we provide breast imaging, usually as a 'one-stop' service at the time of the clinic.
Follow up imaging for breast cancer patients from year 1 - 5 is provided via the breast clinic. Mammograms from year 7 - 11 are performed at DCH but organised by the Dorset Breast Screening Unit. A few are still organised by GPs.

Breast Screening
These examinations are not performed at DCH but via the Dorset Breast Screening Unit

Safety Information

Do not schedule your mammogram for the week before your period if your breasts are usually tender during this time. The best time for a mammogram is one week following your period. Always inform your doctor if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.
Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the exam. These can appear on the mammogram as calcium spots.

Sites providing mammography:

• Dorchester Radiology department – East Wing

Timings:
9am to 5pm

Appointments:
Please call 01305 254530 for enquiries and to change appointments. Appointments are usually provided within 2 weeks of receipt of a request from the clinicians.

 

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