Women’s health imaging • Breast + axilla + pelvis

Women’s Cancer Alert ultrasound packages

A coordinated women’s health assessment combining pelvic, bilateral breast and axillary ultrasound, with a Premium option adding blood tests and GP review. Designed to investigate symptoms and identify findings that may need further specialist assessment.

Book package — from £395 Call 020 7101 3377
  • Pelvic ultrasound
  • Both breasts + axillae
  • Gold & Premium options
Woman attending a private women’s health assessment
£395Gold ultrasound package
£740Premium + bloods + GP
3 scan areasPelvis, breasts & axillae
Self-referralNo GP referral normally required
2 clinicsLondon & St Albans

What is the Women’s Cancer Alert package?

The package combines pelvic ultrasound, bilateral breast ultrasound and axillary lymph-node ultrasound in one visit. The Gold Package (£395) is imaging-only. The Premium Package (£740) adds same-day blood tests and a GP consultation. These tests can identify abnormalities that need further investigation, but they do not diagnose or exclude all cancers and do not replace NHS breast or cervical screening programmes.

Choose your pathway

Gold or Premium Women’s Cancer Alert

Both options include the same three ultrasound areas. Premium adds laboratory testing and medical review.

Imaging-only pathway

Gold Package

£395

Focused same-visit ultrasound assessment without blood tests or a GP consultation.

  • Pelvic ultrasound
  • Bilateral breast ultrasound
  • Both axillae / axillary lymph nodes
  • Written ultrasound reports
  • Follow-up guidance if an abnormality is identified
Book Gold — £395

Imaging + bloods + medical review

Premium Package

£740

Adds laboratory assessment and GP interpretation to the three ultrasound examinations.

  • Pelvic ultrasound
  • Bilateral breast + axilla ultrasound
  • CA125 and CRP
  • Haematology profile including FBC and ESR
  • GP consultation to review results and next steps
Book Premium — £740

What is scanned

Three focused ultrasound assessments

The package evaluates pelvic structures, breast tissue and axillary lymph nodes. Each area has different strengths and limitations.

01

Uterus

Assesses uterine size, contour and visible myometrial abnormalities such as fibroids or other focal changes.

02

Endometrium

Measures and assesses the uterine lining in the context of age, cycle stage, symptoms and menopausal status.

03

Ovaries & adnexa

Looks for cysts, solid or complex masses and other adnexal findings requiring follow-up or specialist assessment.

04

Both breasts

Assesses breast tissue for focal cystic or solid lesions and other sonographic abnormalities.

05

Axillary lymph nodes

Reviews lymph-node size, shape, cortex and fatty hilum for features that may require further investigation.

06

Targeted Doppler

Colour Doppler may be used to assess vascularity of a pelvic or breast lesion when clinically appropriate.

Important limitation: ultrasound is an imaging tool, not a definitive cancer test. Breast ultrasound does not replace mammography where mammography is clinically indicated, and pelvic ultrasound cannot exclude all ovarian, endometrial or cervical cancers. Suspicious findings may require specialist referral, mammography, MRI, CT, hysteroscopy, colposcopy or biopsy.

Who may consider it

Symptoms and circumstances that deserve assessment

The package can be useful when symptoms involve both breast and pelvic health or when a broader combined assessment is preferred.

Breast lump

A new palpable lump, focal thickening or persistent localised breast change should receive appropriate breast assessment.

Axillary swelling

A new underarm lump or enlarged lymph node can have benign or malignant causes and may need targeted imaging.

Abnormal bleeding

Heavy, irregular, intermenstrual or postmenopausal bleeding requires clinical assessment; ultrasound may form part of the pathway.

Persistent bloating

New persistent abdominal or pelvic bloating, particularly with other symptoms, should be discussed with a clinician.

Pelvic pain

Persistent or recurrent pelvic pain can arise from many gynaecological and non-gynaecological conditions.

Known ovarian cyst

Follow-up imaging may be appropriate depending on cyst appearance, size, symptoms, age and menopausal status.

Family history

A relevant family history of breast or ovarian cancer may warrant formal risk assessment and genetic or specialist advice rather than ultrasound alone.

Previous abnormal imaging

Prior breast, axillary or pelvic findings can be re-evaluated when ultrasound follow-up has been recommended.

Cancer screening: what to know

Use the package alongside — not instead of — established screening pathways

The term “Cancer Alert” describes the package, but no single ultrasound or blood test can provide a universal cancer screen.

  • Continue NHS mammography invitations when eligible.
  • Continue NHS cervical screening according to your invitation schedule.
  • CA125 is not a stand-alone ovarian-cancer screening test for average-risk women without symptoms.
  • Breast ultrasound does not reliably detect all cancers or mammographic microcalcifications.
  • A concerning symptom should be assessed clinically even when ultrasound is normal.
Assessment, not a guarantee

The value of the package is in identifying structural findings and directing appropriate next steps — not in providing a blanket “all clear” for cancer.

Before your appointment

How to prepare for the Women’s Cancer Alert scans

Breast imaging requires no preparation, while pelvic ultrasound usually requires a comfortably full bladder.

01

Arrive with a full bladder

Follow the booking instructions for pelvic ultrasound, usually drinking water before the appointment and avoiding urination until the transabdominal scan is complete.

02

Wear two-piece clothing

This makes it easier to access the chest, underarms and lower abdomen while maintaining privacy between examinations.

03

Bring previous results

Bring previous mammograms, breast ultrasound, pelvic ultrasound, MRI reports, biopsy results or specialist letters where available.

04

Premium blood tests

Follow any laboratory instructions supplied with your Premium booking. Inform the clinic about relevant medication and medical conditions.

If transvaginal pelvic ultrasound is clinically appropriate, it is optional and performed only after explanation and consent. You will be asked to empty your bladder before the internal examination.

Your visit

What happens during the appointment?

The three ultrasound areas are completed in one visit. Premium customers also have blood sampling and subsequent GP review.

  1. 1

    Clinical history

    The practitioner reviews breast and pelvic symptoms, menstrual or menopausal status, relevant family history and previous imaging.

  2. 2

    Pelvic ultrasound

    Transabdominal imaging assesses the uterus, endometrium and ovaries. Transvaginal imaging may be offered when clinically appropriate and consented to.

  3. 3

    Breast & axilla ultrasound

    Both breasts and axillary regions are assessed systematically, with targeted attention to any palpable or symptomatic area.

  4. 4

    Results & next steps

    Ultrasound findings are reported. Premium customers also have blood tests and a GP consultation to review the combined results and follow-up needs.

Prompt medical assessment

Symptoms that should not be treated as routine reassurance screening

Some symptoms require a formal GP, breast clinic, gynaecology or urgent pathway rather than relying on an elective screening package alone.

Postmenopausal bleeding

Any vaginal bleeding after menopause should be assessed promptly through an appropriate clinical pathway, even if it occurs only once.

New persistent breast lump

A new breast lump, skin dimpling, nipple inversion or bloody nipple discharge warrants formal breast assessment; age-appropriate mammography may also be required.

Persistent bloating or pelvic symptoms

Persistent abdominal distension, early satiety, pelvic pain or urinary frequency should be discussed with a clinician, particularly when new or progressive.

Significant family history

Multiple close relatives with breast or ovarian cancer, especially at younger ages, may warrant specialist genetic-risk assessment rather than ultrasound screening alone.

Clinic locations

Women’s Cancer Alert packages in London and St Albans

Select Gold or Premium and choose your preferred location in the booking widget below.

Central London

27 Welbeck Street

London, W1G 8EN — close to Harley Street, Marylebone, Mayfair and Fitzrovia.

Book Central London

St Albans

54–56 Victoria Street

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3HZ — convenient for Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

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Patient questions

Women’s Cancer Alert FAQs

Clear answers about package contents, ultrasound limitations, CA125, NHS screening, preparation and pricing.

Need help choosing Gold or Premium? Call 020 7101 3377
What is included in the Women’s Cancer Alert Gold Package?

The current £395 Gold Package includes pelvic ultrasound, bilateral breast ultrasound and axillary ultrasound. The scans are carried out during the same visit and a written ultrasound report is provided within the clinic’s stated reporting timeframe.

What is included in the Women’s Cancer Alert Premium Package?

The current £740 Premium Package includes pelvic, breast and axillary ultrasound, same-day blood sampling and a GP consultation. The current PrivateSono page lists CA125, CRP and a haematology profile including Full Blood Count and ESR among the laboratory assessment.

Can this package diagnose or rule out cancer?

No. Ultrasound and blood tests can identify findings that may need further investigation, but they cannot by themselves diagnose or exclude all breast, ovarian, uterine or other cancers. Suspicious findings may require mammography, MRI, CT, biopsy, specialist assessment or another test.

Does breast ultrasound replace NHS mammography screening?

No. Breast ultrasound is useful for assessing breast symptoms and characterising many lumps, especially in dense breast tissue, but it does not replace age-appropriate NHS mammography screening. Mammography can identify features such as microcalcifications that ultrasound may not show.

Does CA125 screen for ovarian cancer?

CA125 can be helpful in the clinical assessment of some women with symptoms or an ovarian mass, but it is not a stand-alone cancer screening test for the general asymptomatic population. CA125 can be raised by several benign conditions and may be normal in some ovarian cancers.

Who may consider this package?

It may be considered by women with breast or axillary lumps, persistent pelvic pain, bloating, abnormal vaginal bleeding, a known cyst or mass requiring imaging follow-up, or a relevant family history. Symptoms should still be assessed through the appropriate NHS or specialist pathway when indicated.

Do I need a GP referral?

No GP referral is normally required to book with PrivateSono. Bring previous breast imaging, mammograms, pelvic ultrasound reports, relevant blood-test results and details of any family or personal cancer history if available.

How should I prepare for the scans?

Breast and axillary ultrasound require no special preparation. For the pelvic scan you will usually need a comfortably full bladder for transabdominal imaging. If a transvaginal scan is clinically appropriate and you consent to it, you will be asked to empty your bladder first.

When should I seek urgent medical assessment rather than wait for screening?

Seek prompt medical review for postmenopausal bleeding, a new persistent breast lump, bloody nipple discharge, rapidly changing breast or pelvic symptoms, unexplained significant weight loss or other concerning symptoms. Severe acute symptoms should be assessed urgently rather than waiting for a routine screening appointment.

How much do the Women’s Cancer Alert packages cost?

PrivateSono currently lists the Gold Package at £395 and the Premium Package at £740. Use the booking section to select the appropriate package and view current appointment availability.

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Combined women’s health assessment

Pelvic, breast and axilla ultrasound in one coordinated visit

Gold £395 • Premium £740 • London & St Albans

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