A screening mammogram is a wellness screening that monitors your breast health and looks for signs of breast cancer. It is recommended annually for all women starting at age 40 and is covered by most health insurance providers as a preventative service, in full. Diagnostic mammograms are performed when symptoms of a breast condition have been identified during a physical examination or screening mammogram.
Both screening and diagnostic mammograms use a special type of X-ray to capture 2D & 3D views of your breast tissue. A mammogram can help identify breast cancer and other breast abnormalities up to three years before a lump can be felt through a physician exam.