Screening mammography

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? And 8 out of 9 diagnosed women have no family history of breast cancer?

Screening mammography is the best way to detect breast cancer early, when it’s the most easily treated.

Screening mammograms are routine screenings, taken when there are no symptoms of breast cancer. This simple, quick, noninvasive test is used for detection of breast changes and breast cancer. The procedure uses low-dose digital imaging to safely create images of the breast tissue. Radiologists read the images to determine whether cancer is present. Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute Mammography follows the American College of Radiology (ACR) Mammography Screening Guidelines and recommends annual screening at age 40 and above.


Mammogram scheduling through MyChart

Direct scheduling of your annual mammogram is now available through MyChart. Breast Diagnostic Center, Parkview hospitals and Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute locations now offer this convenient option for women due for their annual mammogram.

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Mammography locations

In Allen County, 3D mammography is available at Breast Diagnostic Center (BDC) locations. The BDC is a partnership between Parkview and FW Radiology. Appointments can be made by calling 260-266-8120.

Breast Diagnostic Center
3707 New Vision Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845

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Breast Diagnostic Center
1818 Carew Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

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Mammograms are also available at each Parkview community hospital. To schedule at any of these locations, simply call 877-225-5747.

Technology in Mammography

Mammograms can be traditional 2D or 3D. Learn more about the differences between them.

3D Q&A

Dense Breast Tissue

Your mammogram results may show that you have dense breast tissue. What exactly does that mean?

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Mobile Mammography

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Coach offers 3D mammograms at locations throughout our region..

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