Breast Concerns - Pathway

The below pathway may be helpful to you so that you can determine which option is the best for you. This pathway has been created by our Consultant General and Breast Surgeon, Ms Anjana Satpathy.

Symptoms to check for

A lump on or around the breast, upper chest of armpit — it may not be visible but it can be felt.

on or around the breast, upper chest of armpit — it may not be visible but it can be felt. The breast area may be “lumpy” or the breast tissue may be unusually thick.

Unusual pain either in the breast or armpit.

either in the breast or armpit. Skin texture — this could be “dimpling” or “puckering” or the breast

— this could be “dimpling” or “puckering” or the breast The breast may change in shape or size , I.e. One breast may become larger / lower than the other breast.

, I.e. One breast may become larger / lower than the other breast. Change in colour — the breast may be red or inflamed.

— the breast may be red or inflamed. Change in appearance or direction of the nipple — one nipple may become inverted when it normally points out.

— one nipple may become inverted when it normally points out. Nipple discharge from one or both breasts

from one or both breasts Rash or crusting around the breast or surrounding areas.

Symptomatic Patients (symptoms or family history)

If you have any of the above symptoms or if you have a medical history of breast cancer, you should follow the below pathway:

Appointment with Specialist Breast Consultant Mammogram (if over 35 years of age) Breast Ultrasound Breast MRI (if necessary) Biopsy

Or book in for our One Stop Breast Clinic - more information here.