Women's Mammography Study to Improve Comfort During Mammography

A Study Attempting to Improve the Comfort During Screening Mammography

To determine in a randomized trial whether it is possible to decrease the discomfort and anxiety of mammography by using the local analgesic lidocaine, or by using calming music in patients receiving a mammogram.

The study is designed to evaluate two methods of reducing pain and anxiety caused by mammography, one of the barriers to the procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must either be getting her first mammogram or based on prior experience be expecting level 4 or 5 pain.
• Must have two breasts

Exclusion Criteria:

• May not have taken ibuprofen or other pain medication within the Space last 12 hours (ASA 81 mg dose is allowed).
• Must not have a contraindication for using lidocaine: e.g no history of allergic reactions to lidocaine.
• Must not have had history of breast cancer, breast surgery, radiation to the chest wall.
• Must not have broken or irritated skin (as determined by the study nurses).
• May not be lactating or breast feeding