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1 Going for a mammogram

2 BEFORE THE EXAMINATION What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. An x-ray is a way of photographing the breast. A mammogram is performed in order to detect breast cancer. Breast cancer is easier to cure if it is detected early. The doctor looks at the images to see if you have breast cancer.

3 Därför är du kallad till mammografi Kallelse Välkommen till mammografi En tid finns bokad för dig. Tid: 14 maj 2016, kl Plats: Vårdcentralen Gamla vägen 89 Besöket kostar/besöket är gratis: xxx kr Alla kvinnor i Sverige i åldern år kalllas regel bundet till mammografi. Det är en röntgenundersökning av brösten. Mammografi görs för att tidigt hitta förändringar som kan vara bröstcancer. Vägbeskrivning Vårdcentralen, Gamla vägen 89. Ingång vid Apoteket. Bröstcancer är den vanligaste typen av cancer bland kvinnor i Sverige. Ungefär två tredjedelar av all bröstcancer som upptäcks i Sverige hittas vid screening med mammografi. Varje undersökning är viktig för din hälsa! Små förändringar i brösten känns inte utanpå. Det är därför viktigt att du går på mammografi. Socialstyrelsen rekommenderar att du går varje gång du får en kallelse. Om bröstcancer hittas tidigt är chansen mycket stor att du blir botad. Undersökningen är frivillig. Så här går undersökningen till Du kommer att få svara på några frågor och du får ta av dig på överkroppen. En röntgensjuksköterska tittar om det syns några förändringar på dina bröst. Efter det röntgas ett bröst i taget. Röntgen tar cirka 5 minuter. Totalt brukar besöket ta cirka 30 minuter, inklusive eventuell väntetid. Vill du ha med dig någon så går det bra. Svaret skickar vi hem till dig när läkarna har tittat på röntgenbilderna. Anmäl dig i receptionen och följ skyltarna mot Mammografiavdelningen. Ombokning Boka en ny tid om du inte kan komma. Kontakta oss om du har någon funktions - nedsättning eller om du behöver mer tid för din undersökning. Telefon: xx-xxx xx xx telefontid: x.xx-x.xx E-post: xxx@xxxx.se Mina vårdkontakter ( E-legitimation Engångskod: xxx Vill du veta mer? Besök 1177 Vårdguiden: Andra språk / Other languages: Vid behov av tolk ring xx xxxxxx. Dina uppgifter sparas i journalen i ett så kallat kvalitetsregister för utvecklingsarbete enligt patientdatalagen och är skyddade enligt offentlighets- och sekretesslagen. Vill du inte att dina uppgifter sparas i ett kvalitetsregister så säg till i samband med undersökningen. För mer information se Från 23 år erbjuds du screening mot livmoderhalscancer. Från 40 år erbjuds du screening med mammografi för tidig upptäckt av bröstcancer.

4 BEFORE THE EXAMINATION When you arrive at the clinic The letter inviting you for a mammogram will tell you where you need to go. At the mammography clinic you need to register at reception. You then take a seat and wait until your name is called.

6 BEFORE THE EXAMINATION When it is your turn When your name is called, it is your turn to have a mammogram. If you have brought someone along with you, that person may accompany you during the examination.

8 THE EXAMINATION The nurse will ask some questions if you have any breast pain if anything feels odd in your breast if anything looks odd in your breast Then you take off your top and bra.

10 THE EXAMINATION The examination You stand or sit while the mammogram is being performed. The nurse will show you what to do. The mammogram takes a few minutes. When the mammogram is over you get dressed again.

12 AFTER THE EXAMINATION Results of your examination When the doctor has had a look at your mammography images you will receive a letter telling you what the mammogram revealed. The letter will come within a few weeks. You may have to have another mammogram if the doctor sees something that requires further investigation.

14 Information for you and your support person if you would like further information What is breast screening? Breast screening is a method for detecting breast cancer at an early and curable stage in women who do not have any breast symptoms. You cannot make an appointment yourself to have a mammogram you must be invited or be referred by a doctor. Having a screening mammogram is free of charge and voluntary. A mammogram can detect most breast tumours before they can be felt or produce any symptoms. Fewer people die from breast cancer as a result of breast screening. It is important for you to become familiar with your breasts and check them regularly. If you notice a lump in your breast you should contact your heath centre or book an appointment at the breast clinic to have it investigated. Invitation to breast screening All women between the ages of 40 and 74 are invited for breast screening on a regular basis. You receive a letter, sent to your home address, with a date and time for your examination. If the appointment is not convenient you can change it. You can call the clinic reception to rebook your appointment, or log onto the 1177 Healthcare Guide online service. Women with protected identity If you are living under a protected identity, you will not receive an appointment letter. Contact a breast clinic for an appointment. Call the clinic afterwards to get the results. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding There is nothing to prevent someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding from undergoing breast screening. The radiation dose from a mammogram is so low that there is no radiation risk to the baby. However, if you are breastfeeding, it may be a good idea to empty your breasts by feeding your baby before the mammogram. You do not need to contact the breast clinic beforehand. If, for whatever reason, you still prefer to wait until later for your mammogram, you should contact the breast clinic to get a new appointment. If you should notice a lump in your breast while breastfeeding, you should seek medical advice. A lump should always be investigated, even though most are benign.

15 What happens when you go for a mammogram Before the examination you have to answer a few questions about your health. The mammogram is performed using a special x-ray machine. The breast is squeezed very briefly when the image is taken. It takes about five minutes to take the images, and the whole visit takes about half an hour. The x-rays are assessed by two doctors independently of one another. If you have had a mammogram previously, the new x-rays will be compared with the previous images. Study visit Contact your mammography department if you would like to have a slightly longer appointment for your breast screening visit, or if you would like to visit the department on an earlier occasion to ask questions and see what happens. Results A letter will be sent to your home address within a few weeks. If the mammogram revealed anything abnormal, or if it was not clear enough for a satisfactory assessment, you will be recalled for further investigation, usually within one week. Would you like any further information? If you have any questions about cancer you are welcome to call a specialist nurse at Cancer Advice (Cancerrådgivningen). Telephone: cancerradgivningen@sll.se Telephone hours: Monday-Friday You can also call telephone number 1177 for advice. Nurses are available to answer your call day or night. You can also go onto the website and submit a question you will receive a response within the hour. For further information on 1177 Healthcare Guide:

16 Further information On the 1177 Healthcare Guide website, you can read more about mammograms and breast cancer. You can call Cancer Advice (Cancerrådgivningen) to ask or talk about cancer. The telephone number is This material has been produced and checked by the Stockholm-Gotland Regional Cancer Centre in partnership with Riksförbundet FUB (association for children, young people and adults with developmental disorders). November 2015

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