PIF Categories: Breast Care

Core biopsy of breast or axilla

Date: 06/06/2023 | Category:

Read our guide below about a core biopsy of the breast. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What […]

Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)

Date: 07/09/2021 | Category: , , Pain Management , Plastic Surgery and Burns Rheumatology

This page explains what Patient – Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) is and how it can help you manage your condition What is Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)? Patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) puts you, the […]

Breast care nurse and multi-disciplinary team

Date: 07/07/2021 | Category: , Living with and beyond cancer Emotional wellbeing Cancer care patient information Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

Introduction Our specialist team support individuals being investigated or diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. We offer information, practical and emotional support throughout your medical investigations and subsequent treatment, […]

Breast cancer treatment

Date: 17/05/2021 | Category: Living with and beyond cancer Emotional wellbeing Cancer care patient information Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

Types of treatment for breast cancer: Surgery Chemotherapy including targeted therapy Radiotherapy Hormone therapy If you have breast cancer, you will be assigned to the breast multidisciplinary team (MDT), which […]

Breast cancer patients