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"Routine Breast Screening Mammogram"

About: Breast services / Breast Screening

(as a service user),

Hi,

A few days ago I had a routine screening mammogram carried out at the Mobile Mammography Unit.

I would like to thank all the staff that were involved in looking after me.

In particular, I would like to thank Patricia, the staff member who carried out my mammogram. Patricia's kind , empathetic manner was very reassuring and her professional approach throughout made the whole thing very straightforward.

Thanks also to the Radiologist who will read and report on my x-rays, and to those staff involved in administration and appointment scheduling.

My main purpose in writing this is to pass on my gratitude to the staff, but if there is anyone reading this who has been sent an appointment for a routine screening mammogram and is in two minds about attending, I would say please attend. Even if, like myself, you are incredibly private or have no symptoms, it's important that you take up the offer of a routine mammogram.

It only takes around 15 mins and it can be a life saver.

Thanks again to all.

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Response from Marietta Connor, Breast Imaging Service Manager, Diagnostics, Western Health and Social Care Trust 4 months ago
Marietta Connor
Breast Imaging Service Manager, Diagnostics,
Western Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 27/01/2025 at 15:08
Published on Care Opinion at 15:08


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Hi user 987,

Thank you for taking the time to give this feedback and relay your experience to others.

I have passed your compliments on to the team and in particular to Patricia, whom you had named.

It is so important for service users to share their experience and you have done this so well, promoting the screening programme to others as well. It is true that people can be apprehensive about attending for their mammogram and so your comments may indeed make all the difference to someone who is considering their attendance.

Thanks for your kind words and I hope that your results are favourable and reach you soon.

Kind regards

Marietta Connor

Assistant Radiology Service Manager.

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