One Stop Breast Clinic in Guildford
At the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital, we offer rapid access to treatment, state-of-the-art 3D imaging technology and consultant-lead appointments to get you a quick diagnosis and ease your concerns.
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Breast Screening at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital
Discuss your symptoms with one of our expert consultants, you will receive an examination followed by a tailored diagnostic plan. If necessary you may have a mammogram with our Mammographer, and/or followed by an ultrasound with our Breast Radiologist. You will have a Healthcare Assistant accompany you throughout the clinic and you will receive your results within the same day.
If required, our breast radiologist may carry out a biopsy. This will provide you with full clarity, however results may take up to 7 working days.
If you notice any of the following, it may be in your best interest to book a breast screening with us:
- A lump or swelling in the chest, armpit or upper chest
- Visible change in size in the breast or one if one breast is visibly larger than the other
- A change in the skin on the breast texture such as puckering or dimpling
- A change in nipple such as inverted and becoming pulled in or a change in nipple shape
- Rash or crusting around the nipple
- Discharge (unusual liquid) in one or both nipples
- Change in colour of the breast, it may be inflamed or look red
- Constant pain in the breast or armpit that is there all or most of the time
Scans we offer:
- Ultrasound – painless high-frequency soundwave examination
- Mammogram – X-Ray detailed structure of the breast tissue.
Biopsy Techniques
To remove and examine samples of tissue, we may use one or more of the following procedures:
- Fine Needle Biopsy – Usually taken by the Consultant Breast Radiologist with a needle to remove a small cyst
- Core Biopsy – Usually taken by the Consultant Breast Radiologist in the diagnostic imaging department under ultrasound or X-Ray guidance. The procedure will include making a small incision under local anaesthetic and remove a sample of tissue by using a particular biopsy needle and will be analysed in the pathology laboratory.
Ranges from £895 - £1500, depending on the package with or without a biopsy.