The Breast Screening Nurse is present to offer advice, support and information to women and their relatives as appropriate. If you wish to speak to a Breast screening Nurse ahead of your appointment please call us on 01582 497594

Confirms your details (as per your appointment letter) and collates your paperwork ready for the radiographer.

Views x-rays to decide which other tests may be needed. Undertakes breast examination, ultrasound and breast biopsy. Discusses likely diagnosis with clients.

A Pathologist is an expert in interpreting tissue samples e.g. any tests that involve taking a small sample of breast tissue will be sent to a pathologist for interpretation. Most tissue samples need to be processed in the laboratory before the results can be given

All our Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners are female and are here to support you through your breast screen. They have all undertaken specialist training in mammography.
Some of our Radiographers have extended roles and are able to offer advanced clinical skills within the assessment clinic.

If anybody needs further treatment they will be referred to a Breast Surgeon in one of the local hospitals (as preferred by the individual patient)