Gynaecology > Breast Health
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Women of all ages are advised to monitor their breast health, as invasive breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lives.
If the disease is caught in its early stages, the patient has a better chance of overcoming the disease, and survival rates are at an all-time high, thanks to awareness.
In terms of self-monitoring, it is important to be attentive to any changes in the size, feel, shape and colour of your breasts. Dimpling of the skin, rashes, and nipple discharge are also warning signs. Swellings may appear in the upper breasts and armpits.
Breast lumps are common, usually caused by inflammation of ducts and glands, or may turn out to be cysts, which can be drained to remove excess fluid if they are causing pain or discomfort. In cases where a woman is breastfeeding, there may be lumps or abscesses caused by infection, which can be treated with antibiotics. Other causes of benign breast lumps include fibroadenomas, mastitis, fat necrosis or lipoma.
It is normal to experience changes in the density of your breast tissue, including lumps of various sizes, in the week or so before your period. These changes usually disappear once you have started bleeding.
Factors contributing to breast cancer include:
If you notice any of these changes, it is important that you do not hesitate to make an appointment with us for a consultation and examination. If necessary, we can give you an urgent referral for a mammogram or ultrasound arranged on the same day or within 24 hours.
This is the best way to diagnose whether a lump is cancerous. Call us to make an appointment. Nine times out of ten, a breast lump is benign (non-cancerous).
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