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BREAST HEALTH

Digital Mammography   |    What to Expect   |    Locations   |    Resources

Hanover Hospital provides the latest Breast Health imaging services within the Women’s Imaging Center. Conveniently located within the Radiology Department on the 1st floor, the Women’s Imaging Center offers the professional expertise and everything technology has to offer for breast imaging and breast cancer biopsy -- in an attractive, comfortable suite, with its own registration desk and waiting area.


Digital Mammography

GE Digital Mammography is provided at the hospital as well as at South Hanover and Spring Grove. This state-of-the-art technology provides physicians with clear and precise all-digital images, rather than images on X-ray film. All-digital mammograms offer many advantages for patients, including:

  • Faster, more efficient exams with fewer retakes.
  • Quick turnaround time
  • More comfortable, patient-friendly design and easy wheelchair access.

In addition to Digital Mammography, we offer MRI, and Ultrasound imaging and biopsy. We are also able to perform lymphoscintography in Nuclear Medicine that is used to localize the sentinel (primary) lymph node that can be effective in preventing the need for more extensive surgery.

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What To Expect The Day Of Your Mammogram

Patients scheduled at the Hospital, should report directly to the Women’s Imaging Center. If the patient uses a satellite location, they may register at that location 20 minutes prior to the procedure.

Patients should not use underarm deodorant or body powder prior to the exam.

Mammogram procedures and Breast Ultrasound procedures take approximately 20-30 minutes. Patients scheduled for a Breast Biopsy should anticipate a 90- minute procedure.

You will be asked to undress above the waist and wear a patient gown, and answer a few brief questions about your medical history and risk factors for breast cancer. The technologist may need to examine your breasts to identify any abnormalities that should be imaged.

The mammography exam is performed with special equipment that enables the radiologist to view the breast tissue on the X-ray image. The mammography technologist will position you in front of the machine. You will be asked to stand for the exam, if possible. Your breast will then be positioned on the mammography equipment, and firm pressure (compression) will be applied. The exam may be a bit uncomfortable, but any discomfort will last for less than one minute while the picture is being taken.

The breast will be X-rayed from above and from the side. Both breasts are X-rayed to compare the images.

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Locations

    Hanover Hospital Women’s Imaging Center
    300 Highland Avenue
    Hanover, PA 17331
    (717) 633-3500
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    South Hanover Diagnostic Center
    3130 Grandview Rd # A
    Hanover, PA 17331
    (717) 646-7120
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    Spring Grove Diagnostic Center
    24 Roth Church Rd
    Spring Grove, PA 17362
    (717) 646-7120
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*It is helpful to have any prior mammograms from other facilities sent here prior to the exam if possible. You will be asked to sign a request.

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Breast Health Resources

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