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Exams may be scheduled
using Radiology Order Entry (ROE) at http://mghroe or calling 617-724-XRAY (9729) |
Mammography Technology
Our Women’s Imaging Suite offers a private and caring environment for your important annual screening services. All our exams are read by Mass General radiologists specializing in breast imaging. Mass General West Imaging offers you world-renowned clinical expertise with convenient hours - right in your community.
CARE AND SERVICES
DIGITAL SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY
- Preparing for an Exam
- The Value of a Mammogram
- Guidelines
- Radiology Rounds Newsletter and Other Important Links
BONE DENSITOMETRY SCANS
CONTACT INFORMATION | LOCATIONS | DIRECTIONS
DIGITAL SCREENING MAMMOGRAPY
Preparing for an Exam
- Please bring your current insurance card and MGH blue card
- Do not wear deodorant or powder because they will show up on the mammogram
- Since you will need to undress from the waist up, a two piece outfit is recommended
- If you have had a previous mammogram taken outside MGH, a complete interpretation will be expedited if you bring the films with you
- Please let the technologist know IF:
you have NOT had a previous mammogram so they can explain the procedure to you
Value of a Mammogram
(from the American Cancer Society)
- Finding breast cancer early can save your life
- As you get older, your risk of breast cancer increases – more than 75% of breast cancers occur in women over 50
- Most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no history of it in their family
- Finding breast cancer early often means less surgery
Getting a mammogram is easier than you think
- Having a mammogram once a year gives you peace of mind
Guidelines (from the American Cancer Society)
- If you are 40 or over:
- Mammogram every year
- Breast exam by your doctor or nurse every year
- Breast self-exam every month
- If you are 20 to 39:
- Breast exam by your doctor or nurse every three years
- Breast self-exam every month
BONE DENSITOMETRY SCANS
All About Your Bone 
Density Scan – From Radiology Info
CONTACT INFORMATION | LOCATIONS | DIRECTIONS
Mass General West Imaging – Waltham
Women’s Imaging Suite 130
40 Second Avenue
The PARC Center
Waltham, MA 02451
781-290-5241
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Conveniently located off of Rt. 95/128 - Exit 27B
Free parking!
Directions (Driving Directions & Directions Map)
Also located:
Revere Health Care Center – Mammography (Bone Densitometry not offered at our Revere Location)
300 Ocean Avenue
Revere, MA 02151
781-485-6180
Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:15 pm
Friday – 8 am – 4:45 pm
Conveniently located directly below the Revere Beach - MBTA Blue Line Station
Directions - Download in .pdf (
All Exams are read by Mass General Radiologists specializing in breast imaging.
Call us today to schedule your annual screening mammogram and/or bone densitometry scan!
MGH Internal Use Only - Exams may be scheduled using Radiology Order Entry (ROE) at http://mghroe or calling 617-724-XRAY (9729).
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