I have a VNS and need a mammogram and the folks there don't know if they can do it the dr I see suggested having an ultrasound any ideas or how to go about doing all of this? Thanks, Jean

If you use Search, you'll get several threads about mammograms. It can be done but care must be used to keep the generator out of the way. Most of the breast tissue will be between the "plates" The Generator block all visabilty of breast tissue.


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Hi JeanBean,

I've had two mammograms since my implant. I called the facility as soon as I was scheduled and talked with their head technician. When I told her the generator was similar to a pacemaker generator, she said there would be no problem. She said they would take special care to make sure the generator was not disturbed.

In fact, both mammograms went smoothly.

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I have had several mammagrams since getting my VNS with no problems.

Thanks all I'll just schedule an appointment! Jean

Your VNS might even show up in the mammagram, mine did!