Breast Screening Results

Breast screening results are sent to both those who have been screened and their GP. You should expect your results in the post within three weeks.

In about 96 out of every 100 people screened, the mammogram will show no sign of cancer – this is a normal result. If you have a normal result you will automatically be invited to come back again in three years.

Around four in 100 will be asked to have further tests. Those requiring further tests and investigations following breast screening will be recalled to an Assessment Clinic at the Breast Screening Centre in Antrim Area Hospital. At this clinic, individuals will have a breast examination, further imaging/ultrasound examination and in some cases a biopsy may be performed. You will usually get your results within a week.

Out of these four people, one will be found to have cancer. The rest will not have cancer and will automatically be invited to come back again in three years.

A Breast Care Nurse is available for support and further advice. Breast Care Nurses can be contacted Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Individuals who develop a breast symptom between their screening appointments should contact their GP as soon as possible. They may refer you to a ‘one stop’ symptomatic clinic in Antrim Hospital.