Explore breast imaging
Breast Imaging and Procedures
Learn what your recommended examination involves and how to prepare. Browse breast imaging, sampling procedures and localisation guides below. If you are unsure which guide applies, ask the practice about your referral.
Explore imaging and procedures
Screening and symptom assessment
Screening concerns breast imaging when there is no new symptom. If you have noticed a change, tell the practice when arranging your visit so the assessment can address that concern.
Your clinician recommends an examination based on the reason for your visit. You do not need to select a test from this list yourself.
Breast imaging
These examinations create images of breast tissue to help assess screening needs or a particular concern.
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Mammography
Understand what a mammogram involves, how to prepare and what happens during the examination.
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3D Mammography
Learn about breast tomosynthesis and how the examination fits into breast imaging.
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Breast Ultrasound
Explore the ultrasound examination and its role in assessing a breast concern.
Image-guided sampling
A sample of cells, fluid or tissue can help explain a finding when imaging alone is not enough. Your team will explain the recommended method and preparation.
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Breast Biopsy
Information about taking a tissue sample, preparation and the steps following a biopsy.
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Breast FNAC
Understand fine needle aspiration and how it differs from other types of sampling.
Localisation and marker placement
Localisation helps identify an area for a planned operation; a marker records a site for later imaging or treatment planning.
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Wire Localisation
Learn how image-guided localisation helps identify a target for a planned procedure.
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Breast Marker Placement
Read about recording a site within the breast and the purpose of a marker.
Understanding and preparing for your visit
Bring your referral, earlier images and reports. Ask whether your planned examination needs any specific preparation.
The guides below explain report terms and procedure differences, with questions you can discuss at your visit.
Confirm your appointment and location
Dr Joshi leads Breast Imaging & Interventions at Advanced Breast Care, Lucknow Imaging Centre. Confirm the required service, date, time and location with the practice before attending.
If you are travelling from outside Lucknow, allow for the possibility of further assessment and arrange your visit after receiving confirmation.
Ask about an appointment
The practice can help clarify visit arrangements. An appointment request is an enquiry and needs separate confirmation.
Contact the practice