Will give you a bit of history prior to my questions. Age 39, history includes benign lump removed 2000.Mother had breast cancer at age 40.I have had yearly mammograms since the benign lump in 2000. At last years mammogram, was called back in for additional films and ultrasound, all was found to be fine. Just fibrocystic changes, which I am prone to have along with asymetry in left breast. I am due for my yearly screening and have been reading about the digital technology. With my history would digital technology be a benefit to me? If so is there a way to find a digital screening center in my area?
I am also uncertain if I wish to return to the center I have always gone to. The reason is at last years mammogram, when I went in for the ultrasound the technician had the radiologist come in to review the ultrasound. Radiologist came in, called me by the incorrect name and had another womans chart in his hand. Looked at the screen and the chart and said,since you have no past history and no breast cancer in the family I think you can just come back in a year for your mammogram" Keep in mind, mother had breast cancer, I had benign lump removed in the past. This was after I corrected the Radiologist of my name and the technician correct him also. He just looked at both of us like we were nuts and left the room.
I dressed and left the center confused. Unsure if we had even discussed my films! The next day the head of radiology called and said she had talked with the technician and had reviewed my films and felt everything was fine.
Just not sure about returning!