1. Having an Ultrasound Scan
Section 4

2. What is an Ultrasound Scan?
An Ultrasound is a special scanning machine
An Ultrasound scanning machine lets the Doctors and Nurses have a look inside your breast
It doesn’t hurt at all!

3. Who will I see? A Nurse will tell you about the Ultrasound scan
You can ask her questions
A Doctor will come to look at your breast
He or she will need to touch your breasts
This is ok

4. Can I take someone with me?
You may be able to take a friend, support worker or family member with you
You can ask one of the staff if that is ok!

5. What will I be asked?
In the Ultrasound room the nurse will ask you your:
Name
Date of birth (birthday)
She will tell you why you have come for the test
You can ask her any questions

6. Doing the Ultrasound Scan
The Doctor will put some gel onto your breast
The gel is just like a clear cream. It might feel cold!
It doesn’t hurt at all!

7. Doing the Ultrasound Scan
The Doctor will place a probe on your breast
A probe looks like this
The Doctor will gently move it around
This should not hurt but it might feel a bit strange

8. Doing the Ultrasound
The Ultrasound scan shows a picture of the inside of you breast
This can be seen on the screen
You can ask questions about it and talk to the Doctor if you want

9. What happens next ? You can wipe the gel off
The Nurse will give you some tissue
She will take you back to the waiting area
You can have a rest and wait
The Doctor and Nurse will ask you back into the room and explain if you can go or need further tests