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Follow up plan This booklet will inform you of your planned follow up care after treatment for breast cancer.  Once you have completed treatment you will not need to attend the follow up clinic regularly but you will remain under our care for _______yrs. This means that you will not have to attend regular hospital […]

This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information about being discharged from the breast clinic. It aims to answer some of the questions often asked by patients. Why am I being discharged from the clinic? You have been seen regularly in the breast clinic to check that all is well following your previous […]

What to do Step 1—Breathing Step 2 —Neck Step 3 —Clavicles / Collarbones Step 4 —Axilla / Armpit Step 4 —Axilla / Armpit (Alternative clearance technique) Step 5 —Chest (unaffected side) Step 6—Chest (central) Step 7 —Chest (affected side) Step 8 —Armpit / Back (with help) Clear Axilla Step 9 —If breast affected Step 10 […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Skin Care Things to avoid Looking after your skin daily is vitally important. Build a daily skin care routine Avoid using soaps which dry your skin when washing. Ask your therapist for advice. Dry your skin thoroughly, and check all the skin as you do so, especially between the fingers and […]

A Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography Test (CESM) is a type of mammogram (breast x-ray) carried out using a special dye (contrast media) which shows up on x rays. This examination is used to highlight any areas of concern in your breast. The dye is injected into a vein immediately before the mammogram images are taken. […]

This leaflet is designed to raise awareness and assist self-help treatment. Under breast soreness (Intertrigo), is a very common problem and although anyone can develop it, it is most common in women who have large breasts or who are very active. Intertrigo is caused by friction when skin folds rub together. This can trap moisture […]

What happens when I attend the clinic? When the breast team is ready to see you, a nurse will take you in to a consulting room where you will be asked to undress above your waist and change in to a hospital gown. Please wear separates (skirt/trousers and top). You will then be examined by […]

How to care for your prosthesis Wash your prosthesis daily with warm water and soap and dry using a towel. Prosthesis may feel cold at first but warms up quickly with body contact. Do not place your prosthesis on anything hot, such as a radiator. Talcum powder, creams or oils should not be applied directly […]

The information has been compiled to try and answer some of the questions you and your family may have about breast cancer and its treatment. You will be fully involved in any decisions about your care and treatment. Your breast care nurse will be able to give you further information or advice. Breast Care Nurse […]

This leaflet is for women who have breast pain and will give you advice and information about your breast pain.