All women who have had breast cancer will have regular follow up mammograms (unless you have had bilateral mastectomies).
Annual mammograms of both breasts after a wide local excision (lumpectomy). Â
Annual mammograms of the opposite breast after a mastectomy
- If you are under 50 you will continue to have annual mammograms at the Breast Unit at ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Hospital until you are 50 (at age 50 you will then be entered into the National Breast Screening Programme)
- If you are over 50 you will have annual mammograms for 5 years at the Breast Unit at ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Hospital (After 5 years you will be entered into the National Breast Screening Programme, where you will be invited for a mammogram every 3 years)
- If, after 5 years of annual mammograms, you are over 70, you will not be routinely invited for a mammogram but can request one every 3 years by contacting your GP or nearest Breast Screening Unit.
How will I receive the results of my mammogram?
We will write to you and your GP with your mammogram results within 2-3 weeks.