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What should I wear for my mammogram?

A 2-piece outfit is most convenient as you will be required to remove all clothing from the waist up and change into one of our gowns.

What should I wear for my mammogram?

I have breast implants. Can I have a mammogram?

Yes. We use special techniques for patients who have implants.

I have breast implants. Can I have a mammogram?

Can I bring someone in the room with me during my mammography exam?

No. Due to the ionizing radiation coming from the digital mammography unit, only qualified personnel are permitted to be in the room during the scan.

Can I bring someone in the room with me during my mammography exam?

Is the mammogram procedure painful?

The compression should be somewhat uncomfortable but not painful. We need to firmly compress the breasts to properly perform the test. Please inform the technologist immediately if the compression becomes too uncomfortable.

Is the mammogram procedure painful?

I still have questions about my x-ray test. How do I contact the x-ray department directly?

Please send an email to radiology@mmimaging.com. Please note that this address is for general inquires only and we cannot give out test results or answer questions about your report by email or over the phone.

I still have questions about my x-ray test. How do I contact the x-ray department directly?

Can I have an x-ray test if I am pregnant or suspect I might be pregnant?

Developing fetuses are sensitive to radiation and therefore physicians usually recommend waiting until after pregnancy to have an x-ray. On rare occasions, the physician might decide that the benefit of having an x-ray while pregnant outweighs any possible risk. Often alternative diagnostic tests that do not use radiation can be used instead. If there is [...]

Can I have an x-ray test if I am pregnant or suspect I might be pregnant?

I still have questions about my test. How do I contact the Ultrasound department directly?

Please send an email to ultrasound@mmimaging.com. Please note that this address is for general inquires only and we cannot give out test results or answer questions about your report by email or over the phone.

I still have questions about my test. How do I contact the Ultrasound department directly?

I don’t have a gall bladder. Do I still need to fast?

Yes. We will still have a difficult time visualizing other organs in the abdomen if you have eaten or if you have gas in your stomach.

I don’t have a gall bladder. Do I still need to fast?

Why am I required to fast prior to an abdominal ultrasound?

After eating, air accumulates in your stomach and bowel which can make it difficult to properly visualize abdominal structures. As well, eating causes the gall bladder to empty, making it difficult to asses this organ during the exam.

Why am I required to fast prior to an abdominal ultrasound?

Why can’t I smoke or chew gum before an abdominal ultrasound?

When you smoke or chew gum you ingest a small amount of air and this can make it difficult for us to visualize your abdominal organs well. To ensure the best image quality possible, avoid smoking and chewing gum for 2 hours prior to your scheduled test.

Why can’t I smoke or chew gum before an abdominal ultrasound?

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