Helpful hints to make you more comfortable and to help us get the best results from you mammogram:

• Schedule the test for one week after your period, when your breasts are less tender.

• Make sure your clinic gets your last mammogram if it was done somewhere else. This lets the doctor compare the two.

• On the morning of your test, wash your breasts and underarms, but don’t use deodorant, powder, or perfume.

• Wear a top that you can remove easily.