{"id":378,"date":"2018-03-06T10:52:48","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T10:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/?p=378"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:42:16","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T05:12:16","slug":"7-ways-to-make-mammography-more-comfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/Contact\/7-ways-to-make-mammography-more-comfortable\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreading Your Mammography? Here Are 7 Ways to Make It More Comfortable!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3829679 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3221375 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-185072 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Are you putting off your annual mammogram because you\u2019re dreading the experience? We know, getting a mammogram is no joyride \u2013 besides worrying about what your scan report may say, the test process itself is often considered uncomfortable, or even painful for some women. However, fear of pain should not discourage you from getting a test that could save your life. In this article, we\u2019ve listed 7 tips that can ensure a more comfortable and pleasant scanning experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2595970 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3184614 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2686904 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">1) Schedule your mammography appointment at the right time<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1585547 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2228538 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1978246 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Many women find that their breasts become tender during their menstrual period and the days leading up to it. Since the mammography scanner compresses your breasts gently to capture an accurate image, we recommend not scheduling a mammogram during this sensitive period. Instead, take an appointment in the week after your period ends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1118691 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2711195 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2976769 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">2) Opt for a 3D mammography with Tomosynthesis &#8211; it takes faster scans<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2718579 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2904314 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2604413 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Besides taking faster scans which minimizes pain, a 3D digital mammography with Tomosynthesis (more advanced than a standard 3D mammography), produces images with maximum clarity, which help detect small cancers early. An added benefit? This 3D scanner uses a low-dose x-ray system which greatly minimizes radiation exposure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2845484 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-532761 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3411215 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">3) Ask for a MammoPad cushion \u2013 a soft foam that provides extra padding<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2693491 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1705474 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4072480 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">A MammoPad is a soft foam pad that serves as a cushion between the breast and the mammography machine, resulting in a warmer, softer and more comfortable experience. No more having to feel that cold steel against your skin!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3459747 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-757604 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2824125 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">4) Take an over-the-counter pain reliever if necessary<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3785617 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3665490 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2718571 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">A mammogram is generally just uncomfortable and not painful for most women. However, some women experience slight to severe pain. If you\u2019ve noticed that you generally experience pain, no matter what you do, consider taking an over-the-counter pain reliever (like ibuprofen) one hour before the procedure.\u00a0<em style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">However, please make sure to always consult with your doctor before taking any medication.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-761015 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3795839 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2361811 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">5) Keep your trunk and feet facing forward unless you\u2019re asked to turn<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-874670 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3263270 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1220939 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Make sure you\u2019re not making the mammogram more uncomfortable for yourself by turning your feet and hips to the side. Relax; let your feet and hips face forward, while you turn your head sideways. Doing this will also help you move closer to the machine, resulting in a clearer scan of maximum breast tissue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1036708 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1496993 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-43306 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">6) Talk to your technician<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3700577 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3059506 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2248809 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If your mammogram is causing you pain, talk to your technician and discuss what else can be done to ease the process. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply; and remind yourself that the scan will soon be over in a few minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1316576 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4155163 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-597757 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">7) Make your scan an excuse to meet up with friends<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4270310 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2511494 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3479037 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">While nobody else can take your mammogram for you, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to go alone to the diagnostic centre. Ask your friends or family members to come along and get scanned too \u2013 that way you can have a good time catching up while waiting for your scan. Plus, you can plan a lunch or coffee get-together post your scan, which will give you something exciting to look forward to!<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">These 7 tips should help you sail through your scan without facing much discomfort. So go ahead and schedule that mammogram right away.<\/p>\n<p>If you need any more information on 3D mammography or any other scans, feel free to reach out to us at 020 4122 2222 \/ 020 4132 2222.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2512476 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-994730 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3988763 kc-call-to-action kc-cta-2 kc-is-button\">\n<div class=\"kc-cta-desc\">\n<h2>About Star Imaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-text\">If you need any more information on 3D mammography or any other imaging tests, feel free to reach out to us.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yza.ec2.mytemp.website\/Contact\" target=\"_blank\">Book an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you putting off your annual mammogram because you\u2019re dreading the experience? 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