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	MRI What is an MRI scan? Why am I having an MRI scan? Who can have an MRI scan? What preparation will I need? What happens when I come for the scan? Who will I see when I have my scan? Does the scan hurt? What happens during the scan? How long will the scan take? What happens afterwards? CT What is a CT Scan? Why am I having a CT scan? Who can have a CT scan? Are there any risks involved with having a CT scan? What preparation will I need? How long does the scan take? What happens during the scan? What happens afterwards? When will I know the results of my CT/MRI tests? ULTRASOUND What is an ultrasound scan? Why am I having an ultrasound scan? What are the different types of ultrasound scans? Are there any risks? What preparation will I need? What happens when I come for the scan? A guided biopsy Breast Sonography Who will I see when I have my scan? After a pregnancy scan, can I ask the radiologist to tell me the sex of the baby? Does the scan hurt? How long will the scan take? What happens afterwards? Is it safe to drive home? When will I know the results? MAMMOGRAPHY What is Mammography? How Should I Prepare For The Exam? What Does The Mammography Equipment Look Like? How Does The Procedure Work? What Is The Best Way To protect myself from breast cancer? BONE MINERAL DENSITOMETRY What is DEXA? What is Osteoporosis? What are the Risk Factors of Osteoporosis? Why Physicians Request a DEXA Exam? What preparation will I need for a DEXA exam? What if I can't keep my appointment? Where can I get Help?