Mammography (breast screening)

Our breast care nurse consultant will start by examining your breasts and teaching you about breast awareness. This will help you to check your breasts regularly, and knowing what is normal for them will make it easier for you to notice if anything about them changes in the future

You will then have a digital mammogram, carried out by a mammographer and interpreted by a specialist consultant. During the mammogram, the breast that is being x-rayed is held between two metal plates, so it can be slightly uncomfortable. However it is a quick and pain-free procedure.

After your examination, you can obtain a copy of the mammogram images upon request. A report will be produced and sent directly to the doctor who referred you to us.

You will usually receive the results of your assessment within 48 hours, and can choose to hear these by phone, via your GP or in person.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and if detected early, treatment can be easier, and is more likely to be successful. The NHS currently offers three-yearly mammograms to women of 47 years of age or older.

However, two out of every ten women with breast cancer are under 50 when they are diagnosed, so many younger women choose to be screened privately to provide peace of mind, or early detection of any problems.

Cromwell Hospital provides state-of-the-art imaging equipment and facilities, located at both our hospital in Kensington and at Basinghall Clinic. Services are delivered by experienced radiologists and mammography technicians, who are dedicated to providing high-quality care and accurate results. You will receive your results quickly, within just one to two days.

If you are considering private breast screening, we understand that cost is an important factor – which is why we provide a range of payment options, including flexible payment.