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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have a question please check the FAQs below. Click on the FAQ heading to view the whole text

If you still can't find the answer you're looking for then please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to try and help.

I am under 50 can I have an appointment? Timing of breast screening

Currently the breast screening programme does not screen women under the age of 50.

If you have a family history of breast cancer please see your GP who may refer you to a family history clinic at your local breast unit. The family history clinic will assess your need for extra mammographic screening.

I have a family history of breast cancer, do I need to have mammograms more often? Family History

If you think you are in a high risk group, you should discuss this with your GP. Your GP can advise you further and may refer you to a family history clinic at your local Breast Unit.

Manage your appointment

If you have been asked to book an appointment or would like to change it, we will be very happy to arrange this for you.

Manage your appointment

Where we screen

We screen at various convenient places across the region.

Where we screen

FAQs

If you have a question please check our selection of FAQs.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)