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Offers support and information to women and their relatives at the clinic.
Confirms your details (as per your appointment letter) and collates your paperwork ready for the radiographer.
Views x-rays to decide which other tests may be needed. Undertakes breast examination, ultrasound and breast biopsy. Discusses likely diagnosis with clients.
A Pathologist is an expert in interpreting tissue samples e.g. any tests that involve taking a small sample of breast tissue will be sent to a pathologist for interpretation. Most tissue samples need to be processed in the laboratory before the results can be given
Carries out the mammography on X-ray machines. Radiographers may also assist radiologists, and perform breast biopsy
If anybody needs further treatment they will be referred to a Breast Surgeon in one of the local hospitals (as preferred by the individual patient)