The Gentle Mammogram™
A more comfortable breast screening.

Why Routine Screening Matters

A consistent mammogram schedule is one of the simplest ways to protect long-term breast health. Mammograms can help detect changes early. Often before you can feel anything. This allows you and your care team to take action sooner when it matters most.

At the same time, many women feel nervous about the exam, and worry about discomfort is a common reason screenings are postponed. The Gentle Mammogram™ was created and trademarked by Jahnavi “Janel” Pastore, MD, MBA to change the experience by putting comfort, dignity, and a calm, low-pressure approach at the center.

Whether this is your first mammogram or one you schedule every year, The Gentle Mammogram™ is designed to make routine breast screening feel more manageable so it’s easier to keep screening as a regular part of your preventive care.  Our patient-centered breast screening is available in Brandon, Zephyrhills, and Wiregrass.

 

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A Comfort-First, Low-Pressure Experience

The Gentle Mammogram

From the moment you arrive, the focus is on easing nerves and building trust. The setting is warm and reassuring, with comfort details like soft robes, calming touches, cushioned equipment, and soothing scents.

The Gentle Mammogram™ was created to make it easier to keep breast screening as a regular part of your care by focusing on what many patients want most: comfort, dignity, and a calm, low-pressure experience.

This approach is especially helpful for patients who feel nervous, who have had an uncomfortable mammogram in the past, or who have been avoiding screening. The goal is simple: help patients feel comfortable getting the care they need, so potentially life-saving screening isn’t delayed or avoided.

Why Screenings Matter:

  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
  • The 5-year survival rate for cancer diagnosed when still localized to the breast is 99%.
  • Women who receive regular screenings have a 26% lower breast cancer death rate than women who do not.
  • There are over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

What to expect with The Gentle Mammogram™:

  • Warm, reassuring environment with thoughtful comfort details.
  • Patient-paced approach where you control the pace and breaks are welcome
  • Clear, supportive communication throughout the exam
  • High-quality breast imaging delivered with kindness, calm, and respect

Led by Breast Imaging Expertise

The Gentle Mammogram™ was created and trademarked by Jahnavi “Janel” Pastore, MD, MBA, the Chief of Breast Imaging at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health.

Dr. Pastore is a fellowship trained, board certified Diagnostic Radiologist with a passion for women’s health and wellness. She brings nearly 20 years of experience and a special focus on breast imaging, providing comprehensive screening and diagnostic services with a patient-centered approach.

The Gentle Mammogram™ was designed to reflect what many patients want most: comfort, dignity, and a calm, low-pressure experience, without compromising the quality of imaging.

Available in: Brandon • Zephyrhills • Wiregrass
Call to Schedule: (813) 315-1516

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