Patient resources

Having further tests after your initial breast screening

Having regular mammograms after your breast cancer

Taking a sample of your breast using ultrasound

Taking a sample of your breast using X-ray imaging

Taking a sample of your breast or removing an abnormality using a vacuum device

Do I need to wear a thyroid shield during a mammogram?

Understanding under-breast soreness (intertrigo)

Reporting a problem at your breast screening appointment

How to complete a Family History Form to assess your risk of inherited breast cancer

Having a contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM)

Please note that this leaflet should only be used as authorised by a member of the Breast Care Team.

Moving forward after breast cancer treatment

Information about courses offered across the country by Breast Cancer Now - The Research & Care Charity.

Taking a sample of your breast using a needle guided by hand (freehand core biopsy)

Breast screening: an easy guide (Easy Read)

Breast screening: breast implant guidelines

Available in HTML

Breast screening: helping women decide

Breast screening: partial or incomplete mammography

Available in HTML

Breast screening: the AgeX trial

Information about research being carried out into screening women outside of the 50-70 years age range.