London Bridge Hospital Breast services
Rapid access to diagnostics and treatment for any breast condition
Appointments & Enquiries
020 7234 2009
HCA Healthcare at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Outstanding breast care at London Bridge Hospital
World-leading consultants and a team of breast specialists
We use a multidisciplinary approach to all breast conditions, and alongside our consultants is an experienced and specialised team of breast clinical nurse specialists, cytologists, histopathologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, pharmacists, mammographers and radiographers.
Why choose London Bridge Hospital?
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A dedicated team of London’s finest breast care consultants
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One of the UK’s leading private hospitals with world-class facilities and an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission
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A one-stop breast clinic: in approximately two and a half hours you’ll have your consultation, tests and initial results
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Consultant geneticists carry out the latest inherited cancer genetic testing, and advise and support patients and their families
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Breast care clinical nurse specialists provide continuous support and make arrangements for all stages of treatment for inpatients and outpatients
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A Bupa accredited breast centre
In one visit to our breast clinic
We understand how stressful it can be when experiencing breast-related symptoms. Our one-stop breast clinic team will provide expert opinion and perform all the relevant diagnostic tests in just one visit.
A consultation with one of our consultant breast specialists involves a detailed history, a physical exam and where appropriate needle biopsy – with immediate results. It’s usually possible for consultants to make a definite diagnosis and discuss treatment options by the end of your consultations. We may even be able to start any treatment.
Should you need treatment you’ll be supported and navigated throughout by our breast clinical nurse specialists. They’ll provide all the clinical information you need, support you and your family, and help navigate each stage of your treatment.
The breast conditions we treat
We provide diagnosis, imaging and treatment to anyone experiencing breast changes or breast-related problems, including:
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Breast pain (mastalgia)
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Nipple discharge
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Breast cysts
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Nipple inversion
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Fibroadenoma
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Inflammatory breast disease
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Breast infections
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Breast cancer
Treating other common breast-related conditions:
Correction of turned inward nipple
Treatment for fibroadenoma
Breast duct excision
Breast diagnostic tests
At our London Bridge Hospital breast centre, you will have immediate access to a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests including: digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), using digital X-ray technology to create a three-dimensional view of the breast; fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), to either obtain cells from a breast lesion or to draw fluid from a cyst; and lowest-dose CT scanning.
In addition to MRI, ultrasound and biopsy, London Bridge Hospital has invested in the latest Smart Curve™ mammography technology, credited with producing the fastest, highest resolution breast tomosynthesis – with improved ergonomic design for greater comfort.
Breast cancer screening
Women, older than 40, can self-refer or obtain a GP referral for a mammogram in a number of our outpatient centres: in The Shard and at 31 Old Broad Street in The City. For those under the age of 40 who are worried about inherited genes and breast cancer, they should get a referral to a breast consultant so a detailed history can be taken to ascertain whether genetic screening is appropriate.
Breast cancer care at Private Care at Guy’s
Our Private Care at Guy’s centre specialises in treating people with cancer. The majority of breast problems are unrelated to breast cancer, however, if treatment is required, our consultants provide the latest breast cancer treatments and a comprehensive range of oncology services including:
- an 18 bay chemotherapy treatment suite
- access to private radiotherapy services
- outpatient clinics, a day case unit and inpatient beds
- four state-of-the-art theatres
- genetic testing for BRCA 1 and 2
- access to the latest clinical trials
Our multidisciplinary teams
We operate within a multidisciplinary team framework. This includes leading clinical and medical oncologists, breast surgeons, radiologists, breast clinical nurse specialists, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists and pathologists – all contributing to the expertise of our team. This multidisciplinary team meets weekly to discuss all patients with a breast cancer diagnosis to agree the optimum treatment.
Elizabeth Bowman
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Breast Care
Breast surgery and reconstruction
There are several options for breast reconstruction including autologous reconstruction (using your own tissue) and implant-only reconstruction. The following types of breast reconstruction are available at London Bridge Hospital:
- Implant reconstruction
- Implant reconstruction with matrix (a surgical mesh)
- Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap (DIEP Flap)
- Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap (SGAP Flap)
- Transverse Myocutaneous Gracilis Flap or Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap (TMG or TUG Flap)
- Latissimus dorsi flap
- Profunda Artery Perforator Flap (PAP Flap)
Consultant breast care specialists and surgeons
Consultant geneticists
Referrals to London Bridge Hospital
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How to get referred to Breast Services icon plus
If you are concerned about symptoms and in any of the following circumstances, contact our customer service team who can help direct you on 020 7234 2009:
- If you’re worried about symptoms and need to see a specialist
- If you’ve seen a GP and need a specialist to determine a definitive diagnosis
- If you have a diagnosis and need to see a consultant for a second opinion
- If you have been recommended to see an oncologist
Contact London Bridge Hospital
London Bridge Hospital breast services are located in our outpatient centre, HCA Healthcare at The Shard.