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Breast Care Clinic

The Spire Regency Hospital now offers a one-stop breast clinic designed to help diagnose any changes to a woman's breast.  Changes can take place during the menstrual cycle, in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, during the menopause and may also be caused by weight fluctuations.

Follow the Five-Point Breast Awareness Code:

The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield wants to ensure access to a high quality diagnosis and management of breast disease
  • Know what is normal for you
  • Check both the look and feel of your breasts
  • Know what changes to look for and feel
  • Report any changes to your GP without delay
  • Attend for routine breast screening if you are over 50

Look for:

  • Change in the size of your breast
  • Changes in the shape of your breasts
  • Dimpling of the skin
  • Change in the position of the nipple eg newly inverted (turned in) nipple
  • Any discharge from the nipple (unless you are breast feeding and it's milky discharge)
  • A rash or crusting on the nipple or surrounding area
  • Swelling or lump in the breast or armpit
  • Veins which stand out more than usual
  • Any changes in sensation, especially if in one breast only
  • Constant pain in part of the breast or armpit

At Spire Regency Hospital, patients with breast problems will be offered rapid access to a team of breast specialist.  You will be seen by a highly skilled consulant surgeon who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.

Do I need a GP referral?

All women attending the breast clinic must have a referral from their GP.

What happens at the initial consultation?

You will be seen by a specialist breast surgeon and have a clinical examination, further tests may be carried out to obtain an accurate diagnosis.  These tests may take up to an hour and can include one or more of the following :

Mammography
This is a technique for taking breast x-rays to show the detailed structure of the breast tissue.  It may show early cancers of the breast that are too small to feel.

Ultrasound
This is a painless examination of the breast using sound waves instead of x-rays.

Core Biopsy
This procedure is carried out under a local anaesthetic and involves a small incision being made in the breast so that some tissue can be removed and examined.

Needle Biopsy
This involves passing a thin needle in to the breast to withdraw tissue for analysis.  In most casses we will be able to make a diagnosis during your first visit, but sometimes a further visit is needed.

What if I need treatment?
Treatment will depend on diagnosis and in most cases it will be possible to reassure patients at their first visit.

If a cyst is present, it is usually possible to take out the fluid with a syringe and needle

If a benign (non-cancerous) lump is found, it can be removed under a general anaesthetic.

If tests confirm a diagnosis of breast cancer, your consultant will discuss treatment options which may include a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy. For suitable patients who require a mastectomy (removal of a breast), Spire Regency Hospital offers access to immediate breast reconstruction surgery.

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Easy access to a full range of services. Call the hospital for more information on 01625 501150.

Diagnostic tests available:

  1. Breast lump (patient under 35 years) ultra sound +/- core biopsy
  2. Breast lump (patient over 35 years) possible mammography, ultrasound +/- core biopsy
  3. Breast pain (patient under 35 years) consultation +/- ultrasound
  4. Breast pain (patient over 35 years) mammography

All tests/consultations are performed within one hour.

Out-patient Breast Clinic

At our Breast Care clinic we ensure that patients are always seen within one week. Initial discussion is available from a Breast Care nurse (contact within 48 hours). Consultant and clinical examination is provided by our expert team of doctors:

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