Breast Pain & Lumps

What is breast pain and lumps?

70% of women experience breast pain (mastodynia) during the course of their life, and approximately 50% will feel one or more lumps.

In the majority of cases, these conditions are benign but a thorough assessment is necessary to ensure early detection of more serious pathologies.

If you are concerned about pain, lumps, thickening, swelling, skin dimple, rash, nipple discharge, or any other changes you should seek prompt professional advice. I can reassure you that your condition has been correctly assessed.

What to expect from the visit?

I will take a detailed general health and breast history, including any familiarity with breast disease, to assess your risk factors.

I will then conduct a thorough breast examination and explain which investigations are required based on your individual circumstances.

Some of the investigations commonly required are mammogram, ultrasound scan, contrast enhancement mammogram, MRI breasts and core-biopsy or fine-needle aspiration, in selected cases.