Cancer types
Symptoms, diagnosis and screening
The links in this section will help you to find out more about the symptoms (signs) of breast cancer, how it is diagnosed, the tests that may be involved, screening for breast cancer and more information about how it is staged and graded.
Breast cancer symptoms
Information about possible symptoms (signs) of breast cancer.
Link last reviewed: Wednesday 17 August 2016
Produced by: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
National organisation
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Breast Cancer Now
National organisation
We’re Breast Cancer Now,are an organisation dedicated to funding research into breast cancer.
Referral to a breast clinic
You may be referred to a breast clinic by your GP, or you may be called back to a breast assessment clinic following routine breast screening. Here is information about what happens when you are referred.
Link last reviewed: Wednesday 17 August 2016
Produced by: Breast Cancer Care
Breast Cancer Care
National organisation
Breast Cancer Care provides information, practical assistance and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
American Cancer Society
International organisation
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
NHS Breast Screening (BSP) Programme
The NHS breast screening programme provides free breast screening every three years for all women in the UK aged 50 or over. You can find out more about the programme and what screening involves from their website.
Link last reviewed: Wednesday 17 August 2016
Produced by: NHS Breast Screening Programme
NHS Breast Screening Programme
National organisation
Provides information about the NHS breast screening programme and information about breast conditions.
Diagnosing (breast cancer)
Learn about breast lumps and other symptoms of breast cancer, tests to diagnose breast cancer, and systems for describing the stage and grade. You'll also find information on hormone and HER2 receptors.
Link last reviewed: Wednesday 17 August 2016
Produced by: Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
National organisation
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
NHS Choices
National organisation
NHS Choices website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
National organisation
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
