Hello and thanks for your post

It is very likely at the appointment that the breast team will take a full history (ask you questions about your health),and do a physical examination. You may have a mammogram and possibly an ultrasound. 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.

You might find that the specialist is able to give you an opinion of what they think on the day, but if you need a biopsy you won't get the results for a couple of weeks or so.

The charity Breast Cancer Now has information on what to expect when you’ve been referred to the breast clinic. It may also help to say that the majority of women referred to the breast clinic will not have breast cancer.

I hope everything turn out to be okay. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  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 is very likely at the appointment that the breast team will take a full history (ask you questions about your health),and do a physical examination. You may have a mammogram and possibly an ultrasound. 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.

You might find that the specialist is able to give you an opinion of what they think on the day, but if you need a biopsy you won't get the results for a couple of weeks or so.

The charity Breast Cancer Now has information on what to expect when you’ve been referred to the breast clinic. It may also help to say that the majority of women referred to the breast clinic will not have breast cancer.

I hope everything turn out to be okay. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene