Screening & Diagnostic Mammography

Get a screening or diagnostic mammogram at South Jersey Radiology

A screening mammogram starting at age 40 is an important annual wellness exam that monitors your breast health and looks for signs of breast cancer. Where you choose to have your mammogram can make a big difference.

At SJRA, our breast imaging radiologists are board-certified and subspecialized in mammography, reading more than 100,000 mammograms each year. Our highly trained radiologists can detect subtle changes in breast tissue year over year – often before a lump can be felt. We provide comprehensive breast health services that others do not. We offer 3D digital mammography, breast tissue density assessments, breast MRI, breast ultrasound, and breast biopsies. In the event additional imaging is necessary, you will receive compassionate care without needing to change providers.

Whether it’s for peace of mind, for your family or to stay healthy – find your reason to schedule your mammogram with SJRA.

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Mammography Technologist Explaining The Study To Patient
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View our available Mammogram appointments at a location near you today

Our Mammogram Locations

South Jersey Radiology provides women’s imaging services, including screening and diagnostic mammograms, across 11 of our office locations. SJRA offers evening and weekend hours with select locations offering same-day and next-day appointments to meet your busy schedule.

Locations Providing:

• Cherry Hill

• Haddonfield

• Marlton (Greentree)

• Moorestown

• Turnersville

• West Deptford

• Willingboro

• Women’s Center at Cross Keys

• Women’s Center at Medford

• Women’s Center at Voorhees

• Women’s Center at Mount Laurel

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Mammogram Patient Reviews

South Jersey Radiology provides inviting outpatient facilities accompanied by friendly and supportive staff, making for a comfortable experience for our patients.

What to expect during your Mammogram

When you arrive at our center, you will check in with one of our receptionists who will review your insurance and contact information. Then, you’ll go with one of our experienced, female technologists to the study room. You will be asked to stand at the mammography machine where each breast will be compressed between two, curved paddles. Each compression lasts a few seconds.

Breast Imaging Technologist Explaining A Screening Mammogram To Patient

Mammogram Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a screening mammogram?

Women’s health experts recommend that women with no breast symptoms or cancer risk factors start screening mammograms at the age of 40 and repeat them annually (every 12 months). For women with high risk factors such as family history, your physician may recommend starting annual screenings sooner – at the age of 35. 

Clinical research shows that early and routine screening mammograms starting at the age of 40 have reduced breast cancer mortality by 40% when compared to late and infrequent screenings. Most insurance plans cover annual screening mammograms, in full.

What should I expect?

Your mammogram (screening or diagnostic) will be performed by a female technologist, specifically trained in breast imaging. Before the study begins, we will review your medical history and explain the study. You will be escorted to a private room where you will be asked to stand at the mammography machine. For a few seconds at a time, each breast will be compressed between two, curved paddles. Each compression helps capture clear images to interpret.

How do I prepare?

To prepare for a mammogram, here are some guidelines to follow:

• To minimize any discomfort, schedule your mammogram during the two weeks following your menstrual cycle, when your breasts are least tender.
• Please arrive fifteen minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting or one-piece articles of clothing. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that are easy to remove from the waist up are preferred. 
• Don’t wear any deodorant, perfume, or lotion on your upper body on the day of your appointment. These hygienic products can show up on your results and skew the quality of the images being captured.
• If you’ve had prior mammograms, breast ultrasounds, or breast MRIs at an imaging center other than South Jersey Radiology, you will be asked to provide contact information for the center so we can obtain records before your appointment. Prior records help our board-certified, subspecialized radiologists identify any changes that have occurred over time. If you would like our team to request these records on your behalf, please reach out to one of our representatives at (888) 909-7572 or email us at inquiries@sjra.com.

Are mammograms safe?

During your mammogram, you are exposed to a very minimal amount of radiation. All of our centers at South Jersey Radiology are compliant with Image Wisely’s guidelines.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform our staff or your physician receiving the results prior to your appointment.

I have dense breast tissue. What does that mean?

Approximately 50% of all women have dense breast tissue. Dense breast tissue is a description that categorizes how your breast tissue appears on a mammogram. The visuals captured by your mammogram show non-dense tissue as dark and transparent areas, and dense tissue as solid white areas. These solid white areas can obscure your results and make normal structures appear suspicious. 

Although a mammogram is one of the best early cancer detection methods, our radiologists may recommend you have additional imaging (ultrasound or MRI)  if your breast tissue is dense to increase the likelihood of finding abnormalities.

My results came back suspicious or unclear. What should I do?

Having your screening mammogram results come back as suspicious can certainly raise your anxiety levels, but it is important to remember that suspicious results don’t necessarily mean breast cancer.

A suspicious or unclear result means that there is an area of your breast that looks different from the norm or in comparison to previous mammograms. These results will require further studies to determine what is going on (diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, or breast biopsy). 

Our radiologist will speak with your physician to determine what study is needed to further investigate and confirm the results, then communicate that recommendation to you.

When will I receive my results?

Once your mammogram is complete, one of our board-certified, subspecialized radiologists will analyze the results and develop a detailed report for your physician. Your physician will receive the report within 48 hours and follow up with you to go over the results. Usually, the results are sent to your OB/GYN or primary care physician. You may be asked to specify who and which before your appointment.

After 5 – 7 days, your reports and images will be available to you via our easy-to-access patient portal.

Is a mammogram covered by insurance?

Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurance providers are required to cover the full cost of an annual screening 2D mammogram. In the case of annual screening 3D mammograms, the full cost may not be covered by certain health insurance providers. This largely depends on which state you live in and what health insurance plan you have.

As of August 1st, 2018, New Jersey state law requires health insurance companies to provide coverage for 3D mammograms in women 40 and over with no deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing methods. However, certain out-of-state, federal, and employer insurance plans set up as “self-funded” may not have to comply with state insurance regulations.

Larchmont Imaging and SJRA have united to elevate patient care across South Jersey!

For over 80 years, both Larchmont Imaging and SJRA have been recognized for their state-of-the-art technology, industry-leading subspecialized radiologists, and exceptional patient care. 

What does this mean for you?

  • Our new, combined footprint now includes 16 convenient locations across Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties to serve you better.
  • Enjoy more locations with flexible appointment times, including early mornings, evenings, and weekend hours, to accommodate your busy schedule.
  • Benefit from increased availability of same-day and next-day appointment times for quicker imaging results.
  • Schedule your appointments online, 24/7, for greater convenience.
  • Access the highest quality imaging services, typically only offered at hospitals, at costs up to 60% less.

You will continue to have access to the same compassionate office team, highly trained technologists, and experienced radiologists you’ve known and trusted for years.

Thank you for entrusting us with your care. We are excited to continue this legacy together as SJRA to serve our community even stronger.