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Research

We are actively involved in breast cancer research and clinical trials in order to constantly improve our treatment methods. Depending on the type of breast cancer you have, we may be able to discuss these with you if you would be interested in knowing more or taking part.

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trial

Services we provide

If you are concerned about a breast lump or another breast symptom, you should contact your GP and arrange an appointment with them at the earliest opportunity. Once your GP has assessed you they may wish to refer you to the Breast Unit at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital for further assessment. We aim to see you within two weeks and will contact you with an appointment to be seen, usually on a weekday morning.

Facilities

• Two welcoming and calming reception areas
• Dedicated mammography rooms
• Dedicated ultrasound rooms
• Modern consulting and treatment rooms
• Prosthesis fitting room
• Designated quiet room
• Multiple change facilities

A member of our Breast Surgical Team will see you at the clinic. They will talk to you about your symptoms and perform an examination. A chaperone will be available if you require one. We may arrange for you to have some scanning which might include mammograms, ultrasound scans and/or biopsies and this will be on the same day as the breast clinic visit. You may then receive a diagnosis and management plan, however sometimes further information is required and a second appointment may be arranged for you to come back for additional results.

If you have a mammogram or an ultrasound scan you will normally be told what this shows by the end of the morning. If biopsies are taken the results take longer as these have to be examined in the pathology laboratory, so we will make an arrangement to tell you the results in person at a second appointment.