If you find a breast lump or notice a change or other symptom in your breast then ask your GP to refer you to our Spire Manchester Hospoital's One Stop Clinic. Here you will be seen by a specialist breast team including a specialist doctor and a specialist breast nurse. We also try to perform all mammograms, scans and biopsies on the same day so that you get a result as quickly as possible.
What's involved?
Overgrowth of tissue in the breast can cause breast lumps. The vast majority are benign (ie not due to cancer). If a lump is filled with fluid, it is known as a cyst.
Breast clinics use a triple assessment system to diagnose breast lumps. There are three stages:
Examination
The surgeon will examine your breasts and armpits, pressing gently on the skin to feel for changes in texture.
Imaging
Imaging may be needed to investigate inside your breast to see where the lump is. There are a number of types of imaging that could be used; for example; ultrasound or mammography
Biopsy
If a breast abnormality is found during the investigation a biopsy may be carried out to determine whether further treatment is required.