A mammogram uses low doses of X-ray radiation to detect and diagnose diseases in the breast, including breast cancer. Tanner Breast Health uses both screening and diagnostic mammograms for patients. Do you need a mammogram? The breast cancer specialists at Tanner Cancer Care recommend you have a baseline screening mammogram between the ages of 35 and 40. You should begin receiving an annual screening mammogram beginning at the age of 40. Although mammograms are effective in screening for breast cancer, if you have risk factors — such as having a close relative who has breast cancer or if you are genetically predisposed for breast cancer — you should discuss an appropriate screening program with your doctor. Knowing your risk factors for breast cancer, your doctor can best advice on screenings that are right for you. Diagnostic mammograms Following an abnormal screening mammogram or symptoms that might indicate breast cancer, your doctor will order a diagnostic mammogram to get additional, more detailed images of your breast tissue. Your doctor may then recommend further testing to determine if the suspicious finding is in fact cancer. 3-D digital mammography Tanner Breast Health has the latest mammography technology, offering 3-D mammograms in Carrollton, Villa Rica and Bremen. Learn more about Tanner’s breast diagnostic testing, or call 770-812-9721 to schedule a screening mammogram. Mammography on the Move Through a gift from Tanner Foundation and its supporters, Tanner Breast Health offers Mammography on the Move — a mobile mammography unit. Mammography on the Move makes screening mammograms even more convenient and accessible. The mobile unit is designed for comfort and privacy in mind. It features the latest in digital mammography, administered by an all-woman team of certified mammography technologists. To schedule the unit for your business, church, civic group or community event, call 770-812-9531. To schedule a mammogram aboard the unit and a calendar of upcoming screening opportunities, call 770-812-9721. Learn More Find a Specialist Find a women's health specialist using our Find a Provider tool. search Read Our Patient Stories Read about the life-saving role that mammogram screening has played in the lives of others. Read Breast Cancer Screening Guide Download a (.pdf) guide, Breast Cancer Screening: What You Need To Know. download