Going For a Breast X-ray (Mammogram)
What is a Breast X-ray (mammogram)?
An x-ray of your breast is called a mammogram.
It checks for any small changes in your breast that may show cancer.
A mammogram is done at a mobile breast screening bus.
You will receive a letter with an appointment to go to the nearest breast screening bus.
What will I wear?
It will be easier if you wear a blouse.
But you can wear a jumper.
You will be asked to take off your bra.
Having your Breast X-ray (mammogram)
The x-ray machine can be uncomfortable or painful for some women.
You will have to keep very still while the x-ray is taken.
If you want to stop at anytime tell the nurse.
You can then go home.
After a few weeks you will get a letter with the results.
If your test is okay, you will have another mammogram in 3 years.
Sometimes the test doesn’t work and may need to be done again.
If something is wrong it may need to be done again.
Phone your doctor to talk about this.
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