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About Your MammogramClick to find:
"Who Will Read My Mammogram?" This is the single most important question to ask before you schedule your mammogram. There is only one right answer - a Dedicated Breast Radiologist - a physician who specializes exclusively in mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and minimally invasive biopsy techniques. Dedicated Breast Radiologists Find More Breast Cancers Earlier Early intervention is key to effective breast cancer treatment and mammograms are among the best tools for early detection. An accurate reading is critical. A 2007 study by Seattle's Group Health Cooperative found that accuracy in reading mammograms varies tremendously, with some radiologists missing as many as 40 percent of tumors. The best results, the study found, came from diagnostic centers staffed with breast-imaging experts like our Dr. Rebecca Zuurbier and Dr. Pouneh Razavi. At Sibley's Sullivan Center For Breast Health Only Dedicated Breast Radiologists Read Your Mammogram "At Sibley, all breast images are read by either myself or Dr. Razavi," Dr. Zuurbier said. "We are providing full coverage so patients won't have to worry that their mammograms and ultrasounds are being read by general radiologists. Our expertise means patients are getting more accurate readings, including fewer false alarms." At Sibley, Rebecca Zuurbier, MD, Director of Breast Imaging, is a recognized, national leader in early detection of breast cancer. In 2007, she was named one of America's Top Radiologists by the independent Consumer's Research Council of America. She is one of two full-time Dedicated Breast Radiologists at Sibley's Sullivan Center for Breast Health serving Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Pouneh Razavi, MD, our second breast radiologist, received sub-specialty training at Memorial Sloan Kettering in the development of breast MRI as a diagnostic tool. For Your First Mammogram Or Any Mammogram Your first mammogram is important. It is usually known as a screening mammogram, which provides a baseline reading of what your healthy breasts look like. In order to identify any changes in the breast tissue, your mammograms in years to come will be compared to these first films. That comparison helps identify changes that could signal the early development of breast cancer or other problems. About Mammograms & Breast Imaging At Sibley Mammography services at Sibley's Sullivan Center for Breast Health in Washington DC are certified by the American College of Radiology and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These certifications require peer review evaluations of the facility's staff qualifications, equipment and quality control, ensuring you optimum-quality mammographic examinations. The mammography technologists who conduct mammograms at Sibley are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and have advanced certification in mammography. What You Should Know About Your Mammogram Click here for important questions to ask before scheduling your mammogram. The National Cancer Institute recommends that women 40 and older undergo a mammogram every one to two years. Women younger than 40 at risk for breast cancer should consult a health care provider about when to have their first mammogram and how often thereafter. Scheduling Is Easy. No Prescription Is Required For A Screening Mammogram
A Note About When To Schedule Your First Mammogram Or Any Mammogram To minimize any discomfort, you may wish to schedule your mammogram for the part of your menstrual cycle during which your breasts are least likely to be tender (often the week after your menstrual period). Some women schedule mammograms with a friend, for mutual support and maybe lunch afterward.
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