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Fairview Health Services
2450 Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454

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612-672-7272
800-824-1953
TTY 612-672-7300 

Mammography

ONC_Mammo_Ad_LgVertToday is the day
to schedule your mammogram.
A mammogram is the first line of defense against breast cancer, and an effective tool for helping doctors evaluate a woman's breast health.  You may be able to feel a breast lump that is about the size of a quarter, but a mammogram can often find a lump as small as a pencil eraser. Using special equipment that presses the breast tissue, this test is fast and provides clear, high-quality X-ray images. 

Who should get a mammogram?
The American Cancer Society recommends women get their first mammogram between the ages of 35 and 40 to establish an initial baseline.  A baseline mammogram, even if you don't have symptoms of breast cancer, is a good idea because it can be used to compare with later mammograms.  It is also recommend you develop a personalized mammography screening plan with your care team by the age of 40.  After talking with your doctor, you may choose to begin mammograms earlier than others, particularly if you have a history of breast changes or a family history of breast cancer.  Once you turn 50, all major medical societies recommend you have a mammogram every year.

Types of mammogramsReal_PatientStaff05_LrgVert_FRH_2395
  • Screening mammograms – screening mammograms are used to look for
breast disease in women who do not show any signs of breast problems.
Screeing mammograms generally take 10-15 minutes.
women have symptoms such as breast lumps, pain or discharge. Fairview
Breast Centers and selected Fairview sites provide diagnostic mammograms.
A doctor’s referral is required for this type of mammogram.
 
Talk to your doctor about the type of mammogram that is best for you.

Call today to schedule an appointment
at a mammography location near you

612-672-7272 or 1-800-824-1953
Breast Care Specialists:

Hematology/Oncology

Getinet Ayalew, MD
Milena Elimelakh, MD
Purvi Gada, MD
L. Lisa Ge, MD
Tufia Haddad, M.D.
Priya Kumar, MD
Kiran Lassi, MD
M. Obinna Nwaneri, MD
David Potter, MD

Oncology

Gail Bender, MD
Barbara Bowers, MD
Purvi Gada, MD
Tufia Haddad, M.D.
David Potter, MD
Tara Rick, P.A.
Douglas Yee, M.D.
Mammography Screening LocationsONC_Mammo_Map_LgVert

  • Minneapolis

    • Breast Center
      • Masonic Memorial Building
        First Floor, Suite M160
        424 Harvard St. SE
      • Minneapolis, MN 55455
      • 612-273-5700

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