How long does having a mammogram last?
Your actual views should last no more than a few seconds although your breasts will be compressed and then the technician has to step out of the room, like when you get dental X-rays. The technician can't stay in the room with you as the little button IS outside because if a technician were exposed to this amount of rads day in and day out, all day -- that would be pretty dangerous! No more than a half an hour for the entire appointment, for sure. But if you are really having trouble then it may take longer. An un-augmented patient takes about 15 to 20 minutes for the undressing, positioning and views.
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