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Information about breast screening

Breast screening - Public Health Scotland Easy Read Leaflet (pdf, April 2024)

Alternative languages including BSL

Information about breast screening is available in a ranges of languages and formats, including BSL, audio and large font.

It can be found at NHS Inform.

Videos

Breast screening - what to expect at your appointment

This video by Public Health Scotland explains exactly what will happen at your breast screening appointment.

360 tour of the Highland Breast Screening Centre, Raigmore Hospital

Behind the (breast) screens

Ever wondered what actually happens when you go to get your breasts screened?

Elaine C Smith goes behind the scenes and shows Scottish women that there really is nothing to be worried or embarrassed about. In fact – as it can pick up cancers smaller than you couldn’t see or feel yourself, it could save your life.

Breast Cancer Screening Animation

A video from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde explaining breast screening. Women aged 50-70 are invited to participate every three years and it explains what to expect when you attend your screening appointment.

Translated videos

Breast cancer screening (British Sign Language BSL)

Breast cancer screening (Arabic)

Breast cancer screening (Chinese - simplified)

Breast cancer screening (Punjabi)

Breast cancer screening (Urdu)

Breast cancer screening (Roma)

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Last updated: 29 October 2024

Next review date: 31 January 2025