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London Breast Screening

NHS Cancer Screening Programme

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A specialist nurse who is available for information, advice and support for all women. If you would like to speak to a breast care nurse please contact us on 020 3758 2024 .
An expert who specialises in imaging (x-rays and ultrasound). Consultant Radiologists in breast screening read your mammograms (x-rays) to give a result. They also perform ultrasound scans and biopsies if further tests are needed.
If further treatment is needed, women will be referred to a specialist breast surgeon at their local hospital or at a hospital of their choice.
A doctor who specialises in the diagnosis of disease and conditions by examining cells and tissue under the microscope.
Takes the mammogram (x-ray). All radiographers working in the NHS Breast Screening Programme have undertaken specialist training in mammography.
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