Screening mammography is intended for women who have no breast symptoms and are attending a routine screening appointment.
Mammography uses low-dose X-rays to examine breast tissue and identify changes that may not be detectable through self-examination or clinical examination.
St Vincent’s Private Hospital uses advanced mammography technology, including breast tomosynthesis, which produces three-dimensional images of the breast. This can help radiologists assess breast tissue in greater detail.
Screening is different from diagnostic breast imaging, which is performed to investigate a specific symptom or an abnormal finding.
Important: If you notice a new breast lump, nipple changes, skin changes or another breast symptom, you should contact your GP or Consultant for assessment rather than wait for a routine screening appointment.