Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. This is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If, after reading this leaflet, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Breast Biopsy Under Local Anaesthetic (Aftercare Advice)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general advice after undergoing a breast biopsy, under local anaesthesia. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it, you have any concerns or … Read More
Receiving a BRCA1 and BRCA2 Test Result that Identifies a Mutation
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your test results. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Receiving a Normal BRCA1 and BRCA2 Test Result
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your test results. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
BRCA Gene Testing
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your blood test for BRCA. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More
Receiving a BRCA1 and BRCA2 test result that identifies a Variant of Unknown Significance (VUS)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your test results. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Pre-operative Assessment for Breast Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your pre-operative assessment appointment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your nurse, but may act as a starting point. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Macmillan Breast Care Nurse Specialist Team for Secondary Breast Cancer
Introduction This leaflet has been produced for patients who have been diagnosed with Secondary Breast Cancer to give you general information about the Macmillan Breast Care Nursing Team at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who are based at the Breast Care Unit in Castle Hill Hospital. They work closely within local and national guidelines to provide ongoing practical, emotional … Read More
Discharge Advice following Breast Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general discharge information following your Breast Surgery. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Discharge from the Breast Cancer Follow-up – Information for Patients
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your discharge from the Breast Cancer Follow Up Clinic. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your breast doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have … Read More