Breast cancer screening
Importance of Routine Screenings
Self-awareness is very important to maintain breast health. Women should know how their breasts feel and look on a normal basis, and if there are any changes, contact their health care provider. For women in their 20s, breast self-exam is an option. Women in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to receive a clinical breast exam about every three years. Yearly clinical breast exams and mammograms are recommended for women 40 years and older for as long as a woman is in good health.
What to Expect
What to bring for a routine screening:
- original films from any past screening exams, such as mammograms and ultrasounds
- radiology reports related to past screenings
- any other records and original test results related to your previous breast care
Why Choose Breast Cancer Screenings at Vanderbilt
- Comprehensive care
Our team provides comprehensive care for all of your breast health needs. We offer a convenient, comfortable setting and hours that work with your schedule, such as late afternoon and Saturday appointments.
- One convenient location
All our breast imaging service are in one location. Radiologists specializing in breast and women's imaging examine every image. We also offer on-location clinical service referrals. We can schedule many of your services on the same day, such as your mammogram and bone density screening.
- Advanced technology
We offer extremely advanced imaging technology for our patients. Tomosynthesis mammography, for example, is an imaging technique that creates a three-dimensional image of breast tissue to help screen patients for breast cancer.