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Personalized breast screening in Oklahoma
Care teams at Ascension St. John in Oklahoma provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.
Mammograms in Oklahoma
Ascension St. John in Oklahoma provides mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer
About mammograms at Ascension St. John
Getting regular breast health screenings may help find breast cancer early, when it is most treatable. Schedule your mammogram today at Ascension St. John. Early detection can make a difference.
If you’re 40 or older, a breast screening should be part of your annual wellness visit. Women with a family history or an increased risk of breast cancer may be asked to get screened at an earlier age. Ascension St. John offers comprehensive, dedicated high-risk breast cancer clinics and genetic counseling to help you and your doctor better understand your breast health.
Comprehensive breast imaging options
By getting to know you and your health history, we can recommend the breast screening that’s right for you. From simple screening mammograms to advanced 3D mammograms, talk to a doctor about your screening options.
- Screening mammograms
- Diagnostic mammograms
- Digital 3D mammograms*
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
*A 3D mammogram may require an additional fee if your insurance carrier doesn’t cover the full cost. Please check with your insurance carrier to determine if you’ll be responsible for any of the costs.
How to schedule a mammogram at Ascension St. John
To schedule a mammogram, you’ll need the following: email address, health insurance information, referring doctor (if you don’t have one, leave this section blank) and basic health information. A referral is not required for a screening mammogram.
Select "schedule a mammogram." You’ll be prompted to “Book an Appointment” on the Ascension St. Vincent scheduling page, then select “Screening Mammogram.”
Follow the steps on the scheduling page to provide your information and select an appointment location and time.
Your appointment confirmation and details will be sent to the email or phone number you provide.
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Frequently asked questions about our breast cancer care services
A mammogram is an X-ray exam of your breast. A mammogram can help find problems with your breasts, such as cysts or cancer.
Start a conversation with your doctor to find out when you should begin having yearly breast screenings. We recommend women get a mammogram every year, beginning at age 40. You may need to have a mammogram sooner if you have risk factors or a family history of breast cancer. Most insurance providers cover a mammogram each year. Check with your insurance provider for more details on your coverage.
You’ll need to undress from the waist up and wear a gown during your mammogram. The technologist will position your breast to get the clearest test results. Then, each of your breasts will be compressed one at a time. This helps get the most complete X-ray image. Your breasts will be repositioned to get at least two separate views of each breast.
Your time is important, so we make getting a mammogram as convenient as possible. The entire procedure is about 20 minutes. But, the actual breast compression only takes a few seconds for each breast.
You may find the pressure of the plates on your breasts to be uncomfortable. Timing your mammogram when your breasts are not tender is important. In premenopausal women, this is usually one week after your menstrual period. If you have discomfort or pain during your mammogram, ask your technologist to reposition you to try to make it as painless as possible. Remember that each X-ray takes just a few moments.
Avoid using deodorant, powder or lotions on the day of your mammogram. We also recommended wearing a top that’s easy to remove, since you’ll be asked to undress from the waist up and wear a gown.
After your mammogram, a radiologist will read your mammogram and send a report to your doctor. You’ll typically get your results around one week after your mammogram.
Just because something abnormal is found during your mammogram doesn’t always mean there is cancer. But you will need to have additional mammograms or tests done. You may also be referred to a breast care specialist or a surgeon at Ascension St. John — this doesn’t mean you have cancer or need surgery. These doctors specialize in diagnosing breast problems. By doing follow-up tests, we can diagnose breast cancer or find that there is no cancer.
We can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help you and your family with options for financial assistance. Our financial counseling team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to help find options that meet your needs. Your cancer care team can connect you to a financial counselor.
At Ascension St. John cancer center and clinics, we offer convenient parking. Talk to your care team if you have transportation needs.
Schedule a screening today
At Ascension St. John, our care teams are ready to answer any questions you have about mammograms and other screenings. If you need more care or advanced treatment options, you are connected to a compassionate care team that will explain procedures and walk you through every step of your care.
Are you looking for a new doctor and care team?
Doctors at Ascension St. John listens to understand you and your health concerns and answer your questions — big and small. You get personalized care, including referrals for yearly mammograms. Our compassionate teams are ready to answer any questions and help you feel more comfortable during your appointment.
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