One Stop Breast Clinic at Derby Hospital

One-stop symptomatic breast clinic in Derby

Our one-stop symptomatic breast clinic in Derby offers women and men fast access to a consultation with one of our expert breast consultants, as well as any diagnostic scans that may be required ensuring fast results. Most breast symptoms are not caused by cancer, but it is always best to get any changes checked out by a specialist doctor.

Why breast awareness in important

Being breast-aware is part of maintaining your healthy lifestyle. As women get older their risk of developing breast cancer increases. Being conscious of how your breasts look and feel and regularly checking them is vital.

Breast cancer can affect men too, so it important for men to be aware of the type of changes to look out for.

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If you notice any of the following, it could be in your best interests to arrange a one stop consultation with us:

• Changes in size of the breast or if one breast is noticeably larger than the other
• Inverted nipples or a change in nipple shape
• A rash on or around the nipple
• Discharge from one or both nipples
• Puckering or dimpling of the skin of the breast
• A swelling under the armpit or around the collar bone
• A lump or thickening of the breast
• Constant pain in the breast or your armpit
• Don't wait to get yourself checked.

If you have a breast change that feels unusual to you, don't wait.

Why choose Nuffield Health Derby Hospital for your breast care?

We believe it’s good for women to get their breasts screened regularly. Spotting something early increases the chances of diagnosing a condition before it becomes serious. Well-woman screening is also a service we offer at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital from the age of 40.

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If, however, you find a breast concern, the One Stop Breast Clinic at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital would give you rapid access to our breast expert consultants.

What happens at the One Stop Breast Clinic?

Our experts carry out a detailed assessment in a single visit to the One Stop Breast Clinic. This assessment is made up of three stages:

1. Initial assessment: A specialist breast consultant finds out your full medical history, including any risk factors, and examines you.
2. Imaging tests: You may have a breast ultrasound scan and, if needed, a mammogram (an X-ray of the breast).
3. Further assessment: If we find any abnormal area in your breast, a radiologist can carry out a further assessment. This involves taking a small sample of breast cells or tissue for testing. You may have either:
   • A fine needle aspiration, where a very fine needle is used to remove a sample of cells into a syringe
   • A core biopsy, where a needle is used to take small pieces of tissue from the lump or abnormal area

These tests are not painful. If you have a core biopsy, you are given a local anaesthetic to make the area numb before the test.

A detailed assessment to give you peace of mind

We can quickly perform all tests needed to assess whether your symptoms are benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Most people are reassured that their symptoms are benign and leave our clinic with peace of mind. If the tests show any cause for concern, this is usually confirmed within five to seven working days. 

We explain the diagnosis at an appointment and a specialist breast care nurse is there to give you immediate support. After this, we can develop a personalised treatment plan and carry out all tests and treatments onsite.

Appointments

Our One Stop Breast Clinic is open three times a week with minimal waiting times.

If you are paying for your own treatment, you can refer yourself to the One Stop Breast Clinic. Private medical insurance companies may ask for a referral from your GP.

We also offer a breast screening service

If you are over the age of 40 and do not have symptoms, but want peace of mind, you can refer yourself for a mammogram. The result is sent to you and your GP.

Find out more about our breast screening service

Contact us

If you have any questions about breast cancer or would like to book an appointment with a specialist, please call 01332 540100 or fill in the form below.