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Mammography

A mammogram is an X-ray test that produces an image of the inner breast tissue. This technique is used to visualize structures within the breasts. Mammography, therefore, can help in identifying cysts, calcifications, and tumors within the breast.

A mammography is an examination used to detect breast pathologies. The breast is placed in a compression device, therefore the breast must be compressed. A diagnostic mammography is performed on individuals with symptoms (when a mass has been palpated in the breast) or for screening (to look for the presence of an anomaly in individuals without symptoms).

Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

The Ontario Breast Screening Program provides high quality breast cancer screening services to women living in Ontario, using mammography. The OBSP currently accepts women aged 50 and over who may refer themselves to the OBSP. 

These services are offered at Hôpital Montfort and at the Orléans Health Hub. 

Do not wear perfume, deodorant or powder. Show up 30 minutes before your exam to register. If you arrive late, your appointment may be rescheduled.

For a regular mammography or a mammography with implants, the duration of the examination is 10 to 20 minutes.

Cone compression:

When a mammography reveals abnormal or uncertain signs, additional views must be performed to determine an accurate diagnosis. The compression technique remains the same. These are additional tests to better focus on the area of interest.

Instructions: You must not apply perfume, deodorant or powder.

Duration: 15 minutes.

Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family physician.

Your results will also be available on the Patient portal.

Hôpital Montfort is integrated with the Ocean eReferral Network portal. Click the link to access the request.

The Ocean eReferral platform allows you to create and submit requests directly from most electronic medical record systems for physicians in the community.

Therefore, Montfort encourages you to take advantage of this free platform that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of managing test requests.

Requests received via Ocean will always be clearer and more complete, and allow for more effective and efficient communication with providers and patients.

For more information or assistance with the Ocean integration process, email contact@ereferralontarioeast.ca or visit their website by clicking here.

Additional Notes

This service is also available at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub.

Patients with an appointment will receive 
an automated reminder by phone, up to
5 days prior to their appointment. 

This service requires a medical referral from your physician.

Coordinates

Registration: room 1B164

Please have your Health card ready for the registration.

Email: rendezvousimagerie@montfort.on.ca

Téléphone : 613-748-4907

Télécopieur : 613-748-4951

PODCS : 613-748-4931

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