Medical Information

Main tests for breast cancer You may be referred to a breast clinic if a GP thinks you have possible breast cancer symptoms that need investigating, or if you've had…

Who is more likely to get breast cancer Anyone can get breast cancer and it's not always clear what causes it. You might be more likely to get it if…

Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast. It's the most common type of cancer in women in the UK. Anyone can get breast cancer. How serious breast cancer…

Where to find help and support If you have breast cancer, your specialist treatment team will be there to support you throughout your treatment. They will also be able to…

to lower the chance of the cancer coming back if you have secondary breast cancer Information: Find out more Macmillan Cancer Support: targeted therapies for breast cancer What happens if…

Main tests for breast cancer You may be referred to a breast clinic if a GP thinks you have possible breast cancer symptoms that need investigating. At the breast clinic,…

Who is more likely to get breast cancer Anyone can get breast cancer and it's not always clear what causes it. In men, you might be more likely to get…

Main symptoms of breast cancer in men Symptoms of breast cancer in men may include: a lump or swelling in your chest or armpit liquid leaking from your nipples (nipple…

A breast abscess is a painful build-up of pus in the breast caused by an infection. It mainly affects women who are breastfeeding. It's not usually serious, but it needs treatment…

A brain tumour is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. Grades and types of brain tumour Brain tumours are graded according to how…