The American Cancer Society recommends that women with normal risk for breast cancer start getting annual mammograms at age 40. You should talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors.

Why Choose Adena?

At Adena, we’re bringing you the most advanced 3D mammography at our six convenient locations and via our state-of-the-art mobile unit. Our advanced technology—combined with our team’s expertise—can distinguish harmless abnormalities from real cancers, leading to fewer callbacks and less anxiety. Schedule your mammogram at an Adena location today.

Our mammography services are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Our Breast Imaging Experts

When you get your mammogram at an Adena location, your breast images are interpreted by a subspecialty-trained radiologist with experience in breast imaging.

Financial Assistance

Adena works in collaboration with Breast & Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) to provide assistance with the cost of your mammogram. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for a free mammography screening. Please call our Breast Health and Imaging Navigator at (740) 779-8665 for more information or call BCCP directly at 1-800-236-6253.

Screening Guidelines

It's estimated that one in every eight women will develop breast cancer within her lifetime, and a mammogram is one of the best ways to catch breast cancer in its earliest stages when it is most treatable.

The following are screening guidelines for women at average risk of breast cancer. Women at average risk are identified as having no personal or family history of breast cancer, they do not have a genetic mutation like the BRCA gene (which known to increase breast cancer risk) and have not had any chest radiation therapy before the age of 30.

• Women ages 40 and over should get annual mammograms.
• Screenings should continue annually as long as the woman is in good health.

Higher-risk women should start screening earlier and may benefit from additional imaging. If you are experiencing any abnormal breast symptoms like pain, lump(s) or nipple discharge, please call our Breast Health and Imaging Navigator at (740) 779-8665 to schedule a diagnostic mammogram.

3D Mammography

Mammograms generate digital images of the breasts that can detect a lump before you feel it. Along with lumps, mammograms can identify clusters of calcium, called micro-calcifications, which can indicate cancerous or precancerous cells and other conditions.

3D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis, is a clinically proven, innovative screening technology that allows for better, more accurate breast cancer detection. 3D mammography provides a series of images of the breast, allowing radiologists to better evaluate breast tissue layer-by-layer, allowing improved visualization of abnormalities no longer hidden by overlapping tissue.

3D mammography also is beneficial or women with dense breasts. Today, 40-50% of women aged 40-74 have dense breast tissue.

Benefits of 3D mammography:

• Increases breast cancer detection rate by 30-40% compared to conventional mammography.
• Reduces false positive recalls by 20-40%, reducing patient stress and worry.

Mobile Mammography

We know that busy schedules can sometimes delay important appointments. That’s why we’re bringing our state-of-the-art, mobile 3D mammography unit to communities across south central Ohio. You can be confident that our mobile unit is outfitted with the most advanced breast screening technology available, and results are interpreted by the same expert team of radiologists at Adena. We encourage scheduled appointments for the best availability.