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Guidance regarding your breast screening visit following COVID19 pandemic. If you or someone you live with is feeling unwell or develops any COVID19 symptoms (high temperature over 37.8°, new cough, loss of sense of smell and/or taste) you should not attend this appointment and call us on 0191 4453747 and we can rearrange this appointment […]

The doctor has recommended that you have a vacuum assisted core biopsy of the breast (VACB) because your mammogram (breast x-ray) has shown an abnormality. The majority of abnormalities are benign (innocent) and present no health risk to the patient, but it is important that we find out exactly what the abnormality is in your […]

The doctor has advised that you have a wide core needle biopsy of the breast (WCNB) because an abnormality has been found in your breast. The majority of these abnormalities are benign and present no health risk to the patient, but it is important that we find out exactly what the abnormality is in your […]

What is Lipo-modelling? Lipo-modelling or fat grafting (sometimes called lipofilling or fat transfer) is a procedure used to try to improve the shape or size of the breast. It can be used on patients who have had a breast reconstruction or patients who have had a lumpectomy. What does it involve? Fat is taken from […]

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

What is acupuncture? Acupuncture has been practised in China as a healing technique for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of tiny needles into points of the body that are believed to be able to help the body heal itself. It is used alongside standard treatment.   “Auricular” is another name for ears, so auricular acupuncture means […]

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 breast […]

Why consider nipple and areola reconstruction Nipple and areola (the area surrounding the nipple) reconstruction is the final stage of breast reconstruction, when a nipple is made and the colour replaced to the surrounding areola. Nipple and areola reconstruction is offered to patients who have undergone breast reconstruction. It is usually delayed until three to […]

This information sheet is designed to help you understand what is involved in the outpatient procedure of nipple-areola micro-pigmentation. The benefits and limitations of the procedure are outlined, and the necessary aftercare. What is Micro-pigmentation? It is the implantation of small amounts of natural pigment (dye) via a needle into the surface layer of the skin […]

This leaflet will explain your follow up plan in the surgical clinic. It is possible to transfer your follow up care to your GP. If you wish to transfer your care to your GP then please inform your surgeon.  Follow up appointments You will be seen in the follow up clinic in 6 to 12 […]