Digital mammography

I had a screening mammogram today, and despite all my worries and fears, it was almost a pleasant experience.

Digital mammography is new technology, and lucky for me I got to enjoy that technology today! Compared to my experience with film mammography three years ago, this was a walk in the park.

The compression time is cut in half, the quality of the image is much better, the machine automatically releases the compression once the image is complete, and the technician is right in the room with you instead of leaving you alone.

I was very impressed with the technology and the staff. I would never have thought that I'd have access to more advanced technology here in Raleigh, NC, as opposed to the Washington, DC, area -- but I guess I have misjudged this good ol' southern town.

If you have a choice in the matter, next time you have to get a mammogram ask if you can go digital. It's worth asking for!