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2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
617-243-6000
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307 W Central St
Natick, MA 01760
617-243-5345
159 Wells Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-243-5777
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Walpole, MA 02081maps
978 Worcester Road (rte 9)
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
781-235-5200
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Lab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary
25 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
617-219-1520
9 Hope Ave
Waltham, MA 02453
617-243-5590
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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On the day of your exam, do not use:
Images are more difficult to interpret if these items are used. We recommend wearing a two-piece outfit because you will undress from the waist up for the exam.
Fill out our Authorization to Release Information form if we need to request your results from another institution.
We will have you change into a gown in a private changing room. Next, we will bring you to a mammography exam room, where the technologist will ask for and/or update your medical history.
The technologist will explain the exam and answer any questions you may have. Please let the mammographer know if you have any scars on your breasts, breast implants, or skin irritations, particularly in the fold under the breast. The technologist will work with you to make sure your breast is positioned appropriately so that deep breast tissue can be imaged.
If you have sensitive breasts, you may experience discomfort. If possible, we recommend scheduling the procedure when your breasts are least tender, which generally coincides with the end of the menstrual flow.
You will be asked to change positions slightly between images.
Compressing the breasts allows us to:
A mammogram only takes a few minutes, but expect to be with the technologist for about 30 minutes. In addition to acquiring the images, she will update your history, inspect your breasts for any scars or moles, and record any complaints or concerns you may have.
Women’s Imaging Center, Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462 Phone: 617-243-5345
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