Mammography Screening

This is organised through Altnagelvin Hospital's Breast Screening Unit. Women aged between 50 and 64 years are offered mammograms (breast x-rays) every three years.

We encourage female patients in this age group to attend. Women over 65 years can also avail of screening by prior arrangement with the Breast Screening Unit.

Women between 40 and 50 can make use of the 'action cancer bus' which does mammograms for free by phoning tel 90803344. However, you are strongly urged to see a doctor if you have discovered a new lump.