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What’s a Mammogram?
A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray picture of your breast.
Routine screening mammograms can help your provider detect breast cancer before you have symptoms. Diagnostic mammograms help identify cancer after you or your provider notice warning signs, such as a breast lump.
3-D Mammograms
Essentia Health provides 3-D mammograms, also called tomosynthesis. This advanced imaging test takes many pictures from several angles. A computer then produces a 3-D image that can be sliced and scrolled through, like pages in a book. That means the radiologist can examine your breast tissue layer by layer.
A 3-D mammogram takes just a few seconds longer than a traditional mammogram. It may help your doctor more accurately detect invasive breast cancers.
Mobile Mammography
Equipped with all-digital 3-D technology to help detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, the mobile unit will bring everything to a location close to you.
The 3-D mobile unit makes annual screening mammograms easy for women to complete in their local community.
Do I Need a Mammogram?
When breast cancer is caught early, it’s easier to treat. That’s why Essentia Health recommends women with an average risk of developing breast cancer get a mammogram every year beginning at age 40. You and your doctor may decide that you need mammograms less often after you turn 75.
The Sage Screening Program is available for Minnesota residents who meet eligibility requirements. The program offers free mammograms at the following locations:
- Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic
- Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street Building
- Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes
- Essentia Health-Fosston*
- Essentia Health-Park Rapids Clinic*
Call 888-643-2584 to schedule a screening appointment. For locations noted with an asterisk (*) contact the radiology department directly to schedule.
The Woman’s Way Program in North Dakota provides free screening mammograms for eligible residents.
The Wisconsin Well Woman Program also provides free mammograms to eligible residents.
Your Mammogram: What To Expect
When it’s time for your mammogram, let our team help put you at ease. We will explain the imaging process each step of the way, answer your questions, and help you feel as relaxed as possible.
Your mammogram will be read by a radiologist. If it shows an area of concern, further diagnostic tests, such as additional imaging or a biopsy may be recommended.
Are Mammograms Covered by Insurance?
Breast Cancer Care
Your Breast Cancer Care Team
Your care team may include:
- Breast cancer nurse navigators
- Breast surgeons
- Genetic counselors
- Mammography technologists
- Medical oncologists
- Advanced practice providers
- Occupational therapists
- Pathologists
- Physical therapists
- Plastic surgeons
- Radiologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Registered nurses
- Social workers
- Ultrasound technologists
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Breast Health
Partner with Essentia Health to protect your health with routine breast exams and routine screening mammograms to detect breast cancer.