Unclear imaging: During your mammogram, the technician will take multiple images of your breasts, but these pictures may be unclear or did not capture all areas of the breast tissue. If this happens, your doctor may call you back to redo the mammogram to ensure the radiologist can get a complete and accurate reading.

What does it mean if a mammogram is inconclusive?

The mammogram was inconclusive, meaning the radiologist could not give an impression based on the data. Another mammogram or other testing may be necessary. The results are normal, negative, or benign. The mammogram revealed benign, or non-cancerous abnormalities such as calcifications or fibroadenomas.

Is it common to get called back for a second mammogram?

Getting called back for additional mammogram views or a biopsy is pretty common and doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer. Fewer than 1 in 10 women who are called back after a routine screening mammogram for additional views or other tests turn out to have breast cancer.