Make the Mammogram Pledge! Complete the online form or tag friends with a Mammogram Pledge on
Facebook using #WakeRadMammo!
This enters you to win an Apple Watch as we celebrate breast cancer awareness at Race for the Cure.
The contest will run till Mother’s Day (May 12, 2019).
The winner will be announced on Monday, May 13, 2019.
WR Expert: Susan Kennedy, MD
How long does a screening mammogram take? How about 30 minutes or less?
A screening mammogram doesn’t mean a half-day appointment. At Wake Radiology, a mammogram – even a 3D exam – only takes about 30 minutes from check in to exam completion. Dr. Susan Kennedy helps explain exactly what to expect during your yearly mammogram appointment. Learn more…
What’s the difference between a screening mammogram and a diagnostic mammogram?
Dr. Susan Kennedy, breast imaging radiologist at Wake Radiology, explains why a screening mammogram serves as an essential baseline for understanding a woman’s breast health and how a diagnostic mammogram is different. Learn more…
What to Expect in Your First Mammogram
Having your first mammogram can be stressful. Dr. Susan Kennedy explains why this exam is really not as scary as you may think and offers some simple tips. Learn more…
What is the role of breast ultrasound?
We can all agree that gathering additional information is helpful when we have to make an important decision. For radiologists, a breast ultrasound can do just that – provide additional information. Many women get scared or worried when the radiologist recommends a breast ultrasound but think of this as a tool to gather more information. Learn more about breast ultrasound from Dr. Susan Kennedy, one of our breast imaging radiologists. Learn more…