Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical
center, serves all of Vermont and the northern New York region.
Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic
healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the
University of Vermont. Mammograms and Screening Mammography A
screening mammogram is an x-ray of the breast for women who have
no symptoms. It is used to detect and evaluate breast changes,
and find problems that you or your doctor may not feel. It is a
valuable tool in early detection of breast cancer. If you are 40
or older and in good health, you should have a screening
mammogram every year. Mammogram: What You Can Expect At your
appointment, you may wish to wear a skirt, shorts, or pants, as
you will only need to undress above the waist. Patients are also
asked to avoid deodorant and antiperspirant, which can obscure
the x-ray. A mammography technologist, who is certified by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, will position you
for the exam. Your bre