Going for your Breast Test Section 2

Going for breast test When you get to the clinic you will meet the Receptionist Show her your letter She will ask you some questions There is a waiting room for you to sit down in You may have to wait for a while

Can I take a friend? You can bring a friend, support worker or family member with you They can stay with you while you are waiting

Getting changed A Radiographer will call you when you need to get changed You will be asked to go through to another waiting area Your friend, support worker or family member can stay with you while you are waiting

Getting Changed You will be asked to get changed in the changing room You will need to wear a cape You can put your clothes in a basket When you are ready you can sit and wait in the waiting room

Filling in a Form You may be asked to fill in a form If you need help you can ask your friend, support worker or family member Or you can ask for one of the Breast Test Wales staff to help you

Having your X Ray The Radiographer will call you through to another room where they take the x-ray You have had one of these before Your friend /support worker may be able to come with you but you will have to ask

While you are waiting After your x ray you can go to the waiting area You can have a drink or a look at a magazine You can wait here until a Nurse calls you Your friend, support worker or family member can wait with you

What happens next? It might be a little while before you get to see the Doctors and Nurses Some people take longer than others