Our breast care nurse consultant will start by examining your breasts and teaching you about breast awareness. This will help you to check your breasts regularly, and knowing what is normal for them will make it easier for you to notice if anything about them changes in the future You will then have a digital mammogram, carried out by a mammographer and interpreted by a specialist consultant. During the mammogram, the breast that is being x-rayed is held between two metal plates, so it can be slightly uncomfortable. However it is a quick and pain-free procedure. After your examination, you can obtain a copy of the mammogram images upon request. A report will be produced and sent directly to the doctor who referred you to us. You will usually receive the results of your assessment within 48 hours, and can choose to hear these by phone, via your GP or in person.