At 57 I decided to get my first mammogram. All my adult life I've heard how painful it is, how uncomfortable and embarrassing it could be so when I did finally go, it was with much trepadation. However, from the moment I registered with the secretary, my fears were put at ease. Every person I came in contact with was positive and upbeat, the procedure was explained to me at length and any questions I had were answered with positivity. Every technician involved was professional yet easy to talk to. You're basically half naked during the procedure which can be uncomfortable but I was completely at ease. It took a total of maybe 20 minutes, there was absolutely NO pain involved, just a small bit uncomfortable but not one bit of pain. I was so very impressed with everyone who worked in that department, It was nothing like I had been told, I can even call it a pleasant experience, so much so that I scheduled my following year mammogram before I left. Prior to my my appointment I was stressed thinking about it and it turned out to be the easiest thing I had done all day. Any woman who fears going, don't!! Do it for yourself! This place is phenomenal and I highly recommend going here, the people were great, put me completely at ease, RIH is lucky to have these women working for them, they're all heroes in my book. Alison Bennett-Kiernan.