Breast diseases

There are many different types of breast diseases, including infections, cysts and growths. Learn more about common breast diseases here.

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Microdochectomy

A microdochectomy or total duct excision involves removing a milk duct (or disc of milk ducts) from your breast. The procedure will stop a continued nipple discharge and help find out what is causing the discharge.

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Mammography

A mammogram is a type of x-ray used to detect breast cancer. Read about having a mammogram, and when screening and diagnostic mammograms are done.

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Mastectomy — breast cancer treatment or prevention

A mastectomy is an operation to remove your breast, usually to treat breast cancer. Learn how to prepare and what to expect if you need this surgery.

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Gynaecomastia

Gynaecomastia is the development of enlarged breasts in males - also sometimes called 'man boobs'. Find out how gynaecomastia is treated.

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Metastatic breast cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of your body. Treatment targets the symptoms, but cannot cure it.

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Mastitis

Mastitis occurs when breast tissue becomes inflamed, and usually happens in people who are breastfeeding. Mastitis can lead to infection.

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Breast cysts

Breast cysts are benign bubbles of fluid in the breast. It's important to know what to look for if you suspect a lump is not benign.

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Gynaecomastia surgery

Surgery for gynaecomastia is an operation to remove excess tissue from your chest.

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Wide local excision

A wide local excision involves removing the cancer with a rim of breast tissue around the cancer. It usually involves removing some of the lymph nodes in your armpit.

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Sentinel node biopsy

Sentinel nodes are the first lymph nodes in the armpit to which breast cancer cells can spread. A biopsy to remove the sentinel nodes gives your breast cancer team important information to help plan your future breast cancer treatment.

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Axillary node clearance

The lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) can be affected by breast cancer. Axillary node clearance is a procedure to remove your lymph nodes to help treat the cancer and to prevent it from coming back in your armpit.

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Male mastectomy

Surgery gives the best chance of you being free of early breast cancer. A mastectomy involves removing all your breast tissue. It usually involves removing some or most of the lymph nodes in your armpit, which helps your healthcare team to decide on any further treatment.

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Imaging-assisted wide local excision

A wide local excision involves removing the cancer with a rim of breast tissue around the cancer. It usually involves removing some of the lymph nodes in your armpit.

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Excision biopsy of a breast lump

An excision biopsy involves removing a lump from your breast. It can help prevent an unsightly appearance and find out what is causing the lump. If the lump is causing you pain, you may get relief from the pain.

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Living with breast cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis affects your physical, emotional and practical life. Learn how to deal with the challenges of living with breast cancer.

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Breast engorgement

Engorgement is when your breasts are overfull with milk and fluids. It is usually temporary and will lessen as your body adjusts to your baby's needs.

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Breast checks to detect breast cancer

Your risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. Here’s how to recognise symptoms and detect it early.

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Chest wall perforator flap breast reconstruction

A CWPF breast reconstruction is an operation to remove cancer and recreate a breast shape at the same time.

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer often shows as a lump in the breast tissue, although most breast lumps are not cancerous. If found early, full recovery is more likely.

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