Hello and thanks for your post

It can be a worrying time being referred to a breast clinic, but it's important to bear in mind that the majority of women referred to breast clinics are not diagnosed with cancer particularly at your young age because breast cancer is much more common in women over 50.  

At the breast clinic you will be examined and will have an ultrasound scan. A needle biopsy is usually suggested if the scan shows changes in the breast that the doctors are not sure about. This does not mean that anything is particularly wrong but the biopsy will usually confirm what it is. Mammograms are not usually taken under the age of 40 , as the breasts are still very dense and the results are more difficult to interpret. You really do just need to wait to be seen , as no one can say what this may turn out to be.

The charity Breast Cancer Now has information on what to expect when you’ve been referred to a breast clinic and you can read this information by clicking here.

I hope everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene

Hello and thanks for your post

It can be a worrying time being referred to a breast clinic, but it's important to bear in mind that the majority of women referred to breast clinics are not diagnosed with cancer particularly at your young age because breast cancer is much more common in women over 50.  

At the breast clinic you will be examined and will have an ultrasound scan. A needle biopsy is usually suggested if the scan shows changes in the breast that the doctors are not sure about. This does not mean that anything is particularly wrong but the biopsy will usually confirm what it is. Mammograms are not usually taken under the age of 40 , as the breasts are still very dense and the results are more difficult to interpret. You really do just need to wait to be seen , as no one can say what this may turn out to be.

The charity Breast Cancer Now has information on what to expect when you’ve been referred to a breast clinic and you can read this information by clicking here.

I hope everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene