Can I have a mammogram if I have a pacemaker?

Created: 21.06.2016
Updated: 22.03.2018

Yes, you can have a breast cancer early detection screening through the Mammography Screening Program if you have a pacemaker. However, please first consult your treating physician before the examination. You should also inform the x-ray technician of your pacemaker prior to the mammogram.

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