Ultrasound Scan

An ultrasound scan is a test that uses sound waves to create images of organs and structures inside your body. It is a very commonly used test and as it uses sound waves and not radiation, it is clinically harmless. It is also a pain-free test to undergo.

Links

Cancer Research UK	P.O. Box 123 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PX 0207 242 0200	CancerHelp information
Patient UK		PatientUK information

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