ENHANCED BREAST SCREENING
WOMEN’S HEALTH
03. After your appointment
After your screenings, all of the digital mammograms will be reviewed by a consultant breast radiologist, who will compare the new images against any previous ones obtained.
Approximately 1 in 10 women will require further tests after screening. Welbeck offers rapid access to expert advice and further tests where clinically appropriate, including further mammograms, an ultrasound scan, and a needle biopsy. If you would like to know more about these further tests prior to screening, please ask your clinician or mammographer. Recalls can occur for women who are having their first mammogram, as we will have no previous imaging to compare with – something that looks unusual on your first set of mammograms may be completely normal for you.
04. Your results
You will receive your results straight after your screening mammogram.
The results of your screening mammogram are usually sent to your referring clinician within 24 hours. However, if a second opinion is required, or we have not been able to retrieve previous imaging prior to your Welbeck appointment, the results may be delayed by 48 to 72 hours. Most women's mammograms will show no sign of cancer. However, cancer can still develop between mammograms, so it’s important to be breast aware and inform your GP straight away if you notice any breast changes. Your first mammogram is a baseline, or a 'control', so returning to us for subsequent screening gives us the ability to compare images and find subtle changes that can occur over time.
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