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 40 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 doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
Patients at Montfort can now easily access their medical imaging with PocketHealth. With just a few clicks, you can use this secure online platform to view, store and seamlessly share your images anytime, on any device. Fees may apply.
How to access your records
- Go to pockethealth.com/montfort to request your images.
- Once your images are ready to view, you’ll receive an email from PocketHealth with a secure link.
- Click on the link received by email to download and share your images.
- Physicians receiving shared images can view or import these images, with no software or account set up needed.
Should you have questions, or need help with PocketHealth, call 1-855-381-8522 or email help@pocket.health.
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.
Phone, to schedule or cancel an appointment: 613-748-4907
FAX: 613-748-4951
OBSP: 613-748-4931
Additional fax: 1-855-245-7379