Spire Manchester Hospital offers a comprehensive mammography service led by specialist consultant radiologists.
Each mammogram is reviewed by two specialist consultant breast radiologists after your appointment. This ensures every possible opportunity is taken to identify areas of concern. Spire Manchester Hospital is unique in the local area in providing rapid access diagnostic breast imaging service.
What is a mammogram (mammography)?
Mammography is a type of scanning that uses low dose x-rays to examine the breast. It is used to help identify breast cancer in its early stages as it can find cancers that are too small to feel.
Having a mammogram
During a mammogram the radiographer will position your breast in a mammography unit.
Your breast will be placed on a special platform and compressed with a paddle. This is necessary so all the breast tissue can be x-rayed. The radiographer will then walk behind a screen and activate the machine.
The whole procedure will take around 30 minutes.
