Q: I wanted to know when you get a mammogram, do you get the results right away?

Each breast imaging center, clinic or hospital is different. Some try to provide immediate results, or offer results if the patient is willing to wait for 30 or 60 minutes while the radiologist (specially trained physician - usually 6 years after medical school) interprets the mammogram. Other locations provide results within a day or two, but some places are slow and results take a week or more.

Q: What to do if i had a mammogram and a breast ultrasound today, why does it take 3-5 days to know results?

How long it takes the breast center you used to have the radiologist review the exam, generate a report, transmit the report to your doctor, and notify you of the results.

Q: Should i get a mammogram at 18 years old, my grandmother had breast cancer, should i take action now?

First of all, the probability of a teenager getting breast cancer is less than one in a million, so there is no need for a mammogram(until age 40). If your grandmother is the only member of your family with breast or ovarian cancer, chances are that you have no increased risk for breast cancer as compared to any other woman in the US. Nevertheless, you are never too young to learn self-examination.

Q: Should a person with 3 breast cysts non painful get a bioposy done to make sure thers no cancer ? i recently had a mammogram then was told i needed a ultra sound i got my results but they say its not cancer how can they know this if a bioposy wasnt done

Hi, that is a great question. First off, breast cysts are very common (especially in middle aged women â€” 40â€™s, 50â€™s & 60â€™s). The milk glands in the breast can enlarge over time and develop into a cyst. There can be one cyst or a number of cysts. The cyst can be tiny or large. Usually, the major source of concern would be if there was a large cyst that was causing the woman physical discomfort. Masses that are seen on a mammogram that are suggestive of breast cancer often are calcified and usually are solid. The ultrasound is done to ensure that the cyst only contains fluid and no other materials. Unless the cysts contained materials other than fluids, a biopsy is normally not necessary. If the cyst is causing discomfort there is an option for aspiration.

Q: I had a breast lump checked using ultrasound and told results said unremarkable but get a baseline mammogram. i did this back in may. i didn't hear back, so i figured everything fine. all summer i noticed left breast swollen more than right. end of

Re-evaluate. Call your doctor and discuss your concern. Always early intervention , better prognosis . Does not hurt to get it checked out again.

Q: Is it bad to get first mammogram in their 50's?

While breast cancer is seen for the most part starting in the 30's and becoming more prevalent in the 40's more women get breast ca in their 50's. Dense breasts in early years makes reading a mammo diffiicult and the young patient can be effected by radiation. Starting in 30's best exam is a montly one after menstural period.

Question 1

How long does it take to get mammogram results? i have been waiting.

Accepted Answer

Depending on your particular radiology center etc, in general, however, you should have your report ready in a few days to week after your test. Call the radiology center or your referring md for the information.

Question 2

Can it take long to get mammogram results?

Accepted Answer

This varies from practice to practice. A screening mammogram usually take 1-3 days to get results. If there are old studies that need to be retrieved or ordered from elsewhere, it may take longer, sometimes even 2-3 weeks. There may be guidelines to limit the maximum to under 4 weeks. Diagnostic mammograms are usually interpreted in the same day, unless old films are needed.

Question 3

Please tell me how long it takes for to get mammogram results?

Accepted Answer

Provides reports to referring doctors within 24 hours. It may take a few days for the results to arrive in a patient's mailbox.

Question 4

Please tell me how long it takes for to get mammogram results back?

Accepted Answer

This may vary quite a bit depending upon where you get your mammogram.  There are many centers that offer immediate "reads" of mammograms if you are willing to come in during normal business hours.  I think a better question is how long are you willing to wait to get a result?  If you want immediate or fast (<24 hr) results, it is best to shop around.  Be sure to choose an fda-accredited facility.

Question 5

I wanted to know when you get a mammogram, do you get the results right away?

Accepted Answer

Each breast imaging center, clinic or hospital is different.  Some try to provide immediate results, or offer results if the patient is willing to wait for 30 or 60 minutes while the radiologist (specially trained physician - usually 6 years after medical school) interprets the mammogram.

Other locations provide results within a day or two, but some places are slow and results take a week or more.

Question 6

What to do if i had a mammogram and a breast ultrasound today, why does it take 3-5 days to know results?

Accepted Answer

How long it takes the breast center you used to have the radiologist review the exam, generate a report, transmit the report to your doctor, and notify you of the results.

Question 7

Should i get a mammogram at 18 years old, my grandmother had breast cancer, should i take action now?

Accepted Answer

First of all, the probability of a teenager getting breast cancer is less than one in a million, so there is no need for a mammogram(until age 40). If your grandmother is the only member of your family with breast or ovarian cancer, chances are that you have no increased risk for breast cancer as compared to any other woman in the US. Nevertheless, you are never too young to learn self-examination.

Question 8

Should a person with 3 breast cysts non painful get a bioposy done to make sure thers no cancer ? i recently had a mammogram then was told i needed a ultra sound i got my results but they say its not cancer how can they know this if a bioposy wasnt done

Accepted Answer

Hi, that is a great question. First off, breast cysts are very common (especially in middle aged women â€” 40â€™s, 50â€™s & 60â€™s).  The milk glands in the breast can enlarge over time and develop into a cyst. There can be one cyst or a number of cysts. The cyst can be tiny or large.  Usually, the major source of concern would be if there was a large cyst that was causing the woman physical discomfort. 
  Masses that are seen on a mammogram that are suggestive of breast cancer often are calcified and usually are solid. The ultrasound is done to ensure that the cyst only contains fluid and no other materials. Unless the cysts contained materials other than fluids, a biopsy is normally not necessary.  If the cyst is causing discomfort there is an option for aspiration.

Question 9

I had a breast lump checked using ultrasound and told results said unremarkable but get a baseline mammogram.  i did this back in may.  i didn't hear back,  so i  figured everything fine.  all summer i noticed left breast swollen more than right.  end of

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate. Call your doctor and discuss your concern. Always early intervention , better prognosis . Does not hurt to get it checked out again.

Question 10

Is it bad to get first mammogram in their 50's?

Accepted Answer

While breast cancer is seen for the most part starting in the 30's and becoming more prevalent in the 40's more women get breast ca in their 50's.  Dense breasts in early years makes reading a mammo diffiicult and the young patient can be effected by radiation.  Starting in 30's best exam is a montly one after menstural period.

How long does it take to get mammogram results