Breast Clinic
Parkside Hospital is a BUPA approved breast cancer Hospital. Our outpatient clinics have been developed to produce a rapid diagnosis and ease the anxiety of any breast concerns such as the discovery of a lump.
The breast clinic is led by a consultant breast surgeon who is supported by a breast care nurse and a mammographer to provide a one-stop service for the majority of patients.
At your appointment, you will be assessed by a consultant breast surgeon who will include a physical examination. If necessary, the consultant may then refer you for:
- A mammogram (an x-ray of the breast)
- An ultrasound scan of the breast
- An analysis of tissue sample taken following a biopsy
- A discussion with our specialist breast care nurse, if necessary.
You will then see the consultant for a second appointment. Whenever possible, the results will be available within the same appointment to enable a speedy diagnosis and reduce the anxiety of waiting for results. The consultant will explain the results to you and, if necessary, discuss the options and recommend any further course of treatment needed.
It is important to remember that more often than not the result will be normal and you will leave the clinic with complete peace of mind. If however an abnormality is detected, you will receive the immediate support of a breast care nurse and early access to treatment.
Referrals
The breast clinics are available to anyone with breast symptoms and women can self refer to this service.
Appointments and enquiries
For further information or to arrange an appointment with a breast surgeon, please contact us on 020 8971 8026.
If you would like more information about our Breast Clinic service, please get in contact with us by phoning 020 8971 8000 or use our contact page.
