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 21 June 2017
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.
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.
GOV.UK
National organisation
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.
Diagnosing (breast cancer)
Information about tests, scans and possible causes of breast cancer.
Link last reviewed: Wednesday 21 June 2017
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.
