Mammograms

Trust UNC Health Caldwell for high-quality mammography delivered by caring professionals who help you feel as comfortable as possible during your exam.

Certified & Accredited Services

Feel confident you’re receiving safe, high-quality mammography services that meet national standards of care. UNC Health Caldwell includes facilities that are:

• Certified by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)
• Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in Mammography

What’s a Mammogram?

A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of your breasts. The mammogram equipment briefly compresses your breast between two plates so your doctor can get a clear picture of your breast tissue. UNC Health Caldwell offers:

• 3D mammogram (breast tomosynthesis) – Takes pictures of your breast from multiple angles and creates a 3D image

Mammograms can help find cancer early, including small lumps that you or your doctor may not feel during a self or clinical breast exam.

3D Mammogram Technology

Choose from 2 of our convenient Laurel Park Women’s Imaging outpatient locations (Lenoir and Granite Falls) for advanced 3D mammography, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis. You’ll benefit from our 3D mammogram technology because it uses X-ray to produce a detailed image of your breast that allows a radiologist to examine breast tissue layer by layer. That means your radiologist can identify areas of concern easier.

Your Laurel Park Women's Imaging Care Team

Expect respectful, sensitive care from experienced mammography technologists at Laurel Park Women's Imaging. Get answers to your questions before and after your test.

Screening Mammograms

Find breast cancer early – before you have any symptoms – with regular, preventive screening mammograms. Your doctor will use this type of mammogram when you don’t have any symptoms, such as breast pain or lumps.

Screening Frequency

The American Cancer Society recommends the following schedule for women with an average risk of breast cancer:

• Ages 40 to 44 – Start annual screening mammograms if desired
• Ages 45 to 54 – Get a mammogram every year
• Ages 55 and older – Get a mammogram every year or every two years. Screenings should continue as long as a women is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years

Women with Breast Cancer Risk Factors

If you’re at high risk for breast cancer, you may benefit from more frequent screenings. Talk to your doctor about the screening schedule that’s right for you.

Diagnostic Mammograms

Your doctor may recommend a diagnostic mammogram if you have symptoms that suggest breast cancer or you get a concerning result on a screening mammogram. Diagnostic mammograms may take longer than screening mammograms. That’s because your care team may take more pictures or zoom in on areas to get pictures that are more detailed.

Our Laurel Park Women’s Imaging Center in Lenoir offers diagnostic breast imaging including diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, stereo guided breast biopsy, and ultrasound guided breast biopsy. The site is staffed with experienced board certified breast radiologists for needed diagnostic breast imaging and biopsy services.

Experienced, Board-Certified Radiologists

Depend on accurate, high-quality mammogram readings from expert breast radiologists at Catawba Radiology Associates. Rely on UNC Health Caldwell and our partnership with these board-certified doctors for the same exceptional services you get from other mammography providers in the Unifour and surrounding area.

Your Mammogram Results

The results of your mammogram will be sent to your primary care provider.  Expect your primary care provider to contact you with results of your breast test and recommendations for follow-up care.

Breast Cancer Care

If you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, look to McCreary Cancer Center (a service of UNC Cancer Care) for comprehensive care and support throughout your cancer journey.  Count on expert cancer care and specialized treatments close to home in Lenoir. Work with a board-certified oncology nurse who’ll answer your questions about your diagnosis, treatment options, and medications.