Nuffield Health October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Your questions answered by the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. of cancer cells found in the Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that is made up of a gro milk ducts that can grow into surrounding tissue and may spread to other areas of the body. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting over 55,000 UK women each year. But not everything you hear about breast cancer is true, here we answer some common breast cancer myths. Most breast lumps are cancerous. A lump isn't necessarily a sign of breast cancer. Roughly 80% of lumps in women's breasts are i caused by non-cancerous changes, cysts or other conditions. If you do find a lump, don't panic but do get it checked just to be sure. Mammograms expose you to so much radiation they increase your risk. Radiation is used in mammography, however the a amount is so small any associated risks are tiny) in comparison to the huge preventative benefits gained from the test. Mammograms can detect lumps well before they can be felt or noticed. The earlier the lumps are caught, the better the chance of a positive outcome. If you're at risk for breast cancer, there's little you can do but watch for the signs. There's a lot that women can do to lower their risk. Cancer Care at the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. We have an experienced team of consultants, surgeons, oncologists and nurses providing high quality and personalised care. If you need further investigation e.g. mammograms, to minimise your anxiety we aim to get results back to you as quickly as possible. We know cancer can be a frightening illness, so our team is here to support you through your diagnosis and treatment. We offer a wide variety of care and procedures for many types of cancer if you need surgery. Our separate oncology suite also provides a safe space for those having chemotherapy. We work closely with MacMillan Cancer Support and have been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM). MQEM recognises we provide a welcoming, comfortable environment for those with cancer. It also acknowledges we respect visitors' privacy, treat patients with dignity and that our facilities help improve wellbeing. Including losing weight if they're obese, exercising regularly, lowering alcohol consumption, examining their breasts regularly and quitting smoking. Breast cancer always comes in the form of a lump. Many women examining their breasts wrongly believe they should just be looking for lumps. Other changes to look out for include breast skin (swelling, skin irritation or dimpling), shape and size changes, breast or nipple pain, nipple inversion, redness, scaliness, thickening of nipple or breast skin and a discharge other than breast milk. These signs could indicate cancer but are more likely to be non- cancerous conditions. etviny cancer OPproved you for For more information or to book a consultation, call us on 01483 331 796 Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Stirling Road, Guildford, GU2 7RF 0201 11: 10405-179 NHOuldtod Hep Sumey Le October A4 advert.indd yonb Nuffield Health October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Your questions answered by the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. of cancer cells found in the Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that is made up of a gro milk ducts that can grow into surrounding tissue and may spread to other areas of the body. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting over 55,000 UK women each year. But not everything you hear about breast cancer is true, here we answer some common breast cancer myths. Most breast lumps are cancerous. A lump isn't necessarily a sign of breast cancer. Roughly 80% of lumps in women's breasts are i caused by non-cancerous changes, cysts or other conditions. If you do find a lump, don't panic but do get it checked just to be sure. Mammograms expose you to so much radiation they increase your risk. Radiation is used in mammography, however the a amount is so small any associated risks are tiny) in comparison to the huge preventative benefits gained from the test. Mammograms can detect lumps well before they can be felt or noticed. The earlier the lumps are caught, the better the chance of a positive outcome. If you're at risk for breast cancer, there's little you can do but watch for the signs. There's a lot that women can do to lower their risk. Cancer Care at the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. We have an experienced team of consultants, surgeons, oncologists and nurses providing high quality and personalised care. If you need further investigation e.g. mammograms, to minimise your anxiety we aim to get results back to you as quickly as possible. We know cancer can be a frightening illness, so our team is here to support you through your diagnosis and treatment. We offer a wide variety of care and procedures for many types of cancer if you need surgery. Our separate oncology suite also provides a safe space for those having chemotherapy. We work closely with MacMillan Cancer Support and have been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM). MQEM recognises we provide a welcoming, comfortable environment for those with cancer. It also acknowledges we respect visitors' privacy, treat patients with dignity and that our facilities help improve wellbeing. Including losing weight if they're obese, exercising regularly, lowering alcohol consumption, examining their breasts regularly and quitting smoking. Breast cancer always comes in the form of a lump. Many women examining their breasts wrongly believe they should just be looking for lumps. Other changes to look out for include breast skin (swelling, skin irritation or dimpling), shape and size changes, breast or nipple pain, nipple inversion, redness, scaliness, thickening of nipple or breast skin and a discharge other than breast milk. These signs could indicate cancer but are more likely to be non- cancerous conditions. etviny cancer OPproved you for For more information or to book a consultation, call us on 01483 331 796 Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Stirling Road, Guildford, GU2 7RF 0201 11: 10405-179 NHOuldtod Hep Sumey Le October A4 advert.indd yonb