The covid-19 pandemic has changed the world beyond recognition. The way we live our lives has been impacted in ways that nobody could have imagined. The most normal of activities such as going to work, shopping for food, going to the gym, walking in the park are either forbidden or curtailed. The basic of human […]
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When we talk about breast cancer, the normal assumption is that we are talking about women getting the disease. But, men can get breast cancer too. Breast cancer in men usually presents as a painless lump in the breast. Men, however, tend to present with larger cancers and with more advanced disease. In principle, breast
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There are many causes of breast lumps, and cysts can be one of them. Breast cysts can develop in women of any age, they are extremely common and can affect just one or both breasts. They are round fluid-filled sacs, like tiny balloons filled with fluid if you will. Breast cysts are not cancerous (benign)
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A lot of us know that we need to get fitter. This could be for a number of reasons; wanting to to lose weight, to get toned, be able to catch that bus, to play with the kids / grandkids without having to catch a breath, to fit into that dress / trousers, to run
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Those attending a breast clinic most likely will get some sort of investigation. These two diagnostic investigations are quite different to each other. A mammogram is good at looking at the breast as a whole picture and therefore is useful as a surveillance tool. An ultrasound scan on the other hand is used more as a
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If you have noticed changes in your breasts or have any breast symptoms, then your GP may refer you to a breast clinic. The thought of this can be scary, stressful and if you have never been to one before, you may wonder what it involves. I thought it would be helpful to describe what
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Due to complexities of medical conditions, individual medical advice cannot be given. Information provided in this website is not a substitute for a consultation with a specialist.