1. Preparing for Breast Screening
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Preparing for Breast Screening
Version 5 – October 2013

2. Your invitation
You will be sent an invitation letter and leaflet to come for your breast test
Invitations are sent every three years
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3. What if I don’t understand the information?
Telephone Breast Test Wales and ask them to send you an easy read leaflet
The leaflet is called ‘An easy guide to breast screening’
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4. Your Invitation
When you get your letter you can decide if you want to go for the test
YES NO
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5. Your Invitation If you are not sure what to do:
Talk to your family or friend
Talk to your nurse
Talk to your support worker
Or talk to your doctor
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6. How do I change my appointment?
You can ring Breast Test Wales
You will be sent a new invitation letter
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7. The Mobile Unit Most women have their breast test on a mobile unit
If you are nervous and would like to see what happens before having your breast test you can ring Breast Test Wales to arrange this
This appointment will be done at your local breast screening centre and not on a mobile unit
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8. The Mobile Unit
Wheelchairs can be taken onto the mobile unit but you will need to ring Breast Test Wales to arrange this
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9. Who can come with me?
You can take a friend, relative, support worker or nurse with you
This person may not be able to stay with you when the breast test is taken
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10. I Feel Embarrassed and Nervous!
Everyone feels a bit embarrassed when they go for their breast test
That’s ok!
It may help to talk about it to someone you trust
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11. What if I decide NOT to have the test?
That’s OK!
Please ring and cancel your appointment
If you change your mind you can ask for another appointment
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12. Remember
If you are worried about any breast problems, don’t wait for your breast test
It is very important to go and see your doctor or nurse
They may send you to a breast clinic at your local hospital
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