Mammography

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Mammography available at:

PRP Bathurst Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Castle Hill Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Charlestown Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Cumberland Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dee Why Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dubbo Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Eastwood Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm
Saturday 8am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Erina Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Frenchs Forest Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford North Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Hornsby Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Maitland Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Mona Vale Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Moore Park/City East Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
FREE ON SITE PARKING
Driver Avenue MP1 Car Park Free patient parking in MP1 Car Park. Even if sign says full, proceed to parking attendant and ask for X-Ray.
ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Norwest Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 8am - 12 noon
FREE PARKING Please ensure you have your parking ticket validated at PRP

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Orange Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Shellharbour Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Toukley Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Tuggerah Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Westmead Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Wollongong Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Woy Woy Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

Mammography Explained

A Mammogram is an X-ray examination of the breasts using dedicated equipment that compresses the breast to maximise image quality. This imaging process aids in determining whether or not a lump is a gland, harmless cyst or a tumour.
Please advise us beforehand

Please advise us prior to the examination if you are or if you suspect you may be pregnant.
Preparation

Please bring your referral, Medicare and Pension Health Care Cards with any previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.

Please don't use talcum powder or deodorants on the day of the examination. We recommend wearing two-piece clothing.
What happens during the procedure

X-rays are taken from different views of each breast. Sometimes magnified views or localised views of particular areas are also obtained. The breast is positioned on the reading plate and compressed with a plastic plate. This makes it the same thickness and is essential for good quality images. We have full digital mammography which gives the best images with the lowest radiation dose. It also shortens the examination time as there is no waiting for film processing.
How long does it take

A Mammogram takes approx 15 minutes.
Your images and report

After your examination, you will be given a copy of the most pertinent images from your study. A report will be given to you with the images, or sent directly back to your referring doctor by fax or email. PRP will store digital copies of all studies on our secure database for comparison with any future examinations.

Please bring any previous X-rays with you for comparison.

It is important that you return to your doctor with your examination results. Whether they are normal or abnormal, your doctor needs to know promptly so that a management plan can be formulated.

This content is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you would like any clarifications, please contact your local practice.