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Breast Cancer 3SymptomsThe main symptoms of breast cancer in women may include: • A lump, or swelling in your breast, ch...
06/10/2026

Breast Cancer 3

Symptoms

The main symptoms of breast cancer in women may include:

• A lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit
• A change in the skin of your breast, such as dimpling (may look like orange peel) or redness (may be harder to see on black or brown skin)
• A change in size or shape of 1 or both breasts
• Ni**le discharge which may have blood in it
• A change in the shape or look of your ni**le, such as it turning inwards (inverted ni**le) or a rash on it (may look like eczema)

You may get pain in your breast or armpit with these symptoms. But you can have these symptoms without pain and it’s important to remember, breast pain by itself is not usually a symptom.

Breast Cancer 2Those most at riskAnyone can get breast cancer and it’s not always clear what causes it. You might be mor...
02/10/2026

Breast Cancer 2

Those most at risk

Anyone can get breast cancer and it’s not always clear what causes it. You might be more likely to get it if you:

• Are over 50
• Have dense breast tissue
• Have other people in your family who’ve had breast cancer or ovarian cancer - you may have inherited a faulty gene, such as a faulty BRCA gene
• Have certain breast conditions, such as benign breast disease, ductal carcinoma in situ or lobular carcinoma in situ

You may also be more likely to get breast cancer if you have higher levels of the hormones oestrogen, progesterone or testosterone. This may be more likely if you:

• Started your periods before you were 12, or went through the menopause after you turned 55
• Have not given birth, or gave birth for the first time after 30
• Did not breastfeed your children
• Have used the contraceptive pill in the last 10 years, or taken hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

These only slightly increase your risk and for many people the benefits of taking them outweigh the risks.
Many breast cancers are also linked to lifestyle, such as smoking.

Breast Cancer 1Breast cancer is when abnormal cells in the breast begin to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. It’s ...
30/09/2026

Breast Cancer 1

Breast cancer is when abnormal cells in the breast begin to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. It’s the most common cancer in the UK. Around 59,400 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK. That is more than 160 people a day. 15 out of 100 (15%) newly diagnosed cancers in the UK are breast cancer.

Breast cancer is more common in women than men. Around 59,000 women and around 420 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year. 1 in 7 women in the UK develop breast cancer during their lifetime.

Endometriosis 5 Quiz Q1 What is endometriosis?Q2 Where is it found?Q3 What symptoms might you have during periods?Q4 W...
08/09/2026

Endometriosis 5

Quiz

Q1 What is endometriosis?
Q2 Where is it found?
Q3 What symptoms might you have during periods?
Q4 What other symptoms can you have at any time?
Q5 Why does it take a long time to diagnose endometriosis?
Q6 When should I see my GP?
Q7 What happens at your GP appointment?
Q8 What happens if they think I have endometriosis?
Q9 What causes endometriosis?
Q10 How is endometriosis managed?

Endometriosis 4Treatments for endometriosis.Medicines are often the first treatment for endometriosis. They include:• Pa...
01/09/2026

Endometriosis 4

Treatments for endometriosis.

Medicines are often the first treatment for endometriosis. They include:

• Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen
• Hormones such as the combined contraceptive pill or other medicines that change the amount of hormones in your body that can help ease the pain.

You will not be given hormones if you’re trying to get pregnant.

If other treatments are not working or you have lots of endometriosis you may be offered surgery. This is also an option if endometriosis is affecting your ability to have children.

You can have surgery to remove areas of endometriosis or fluid filled sacs (ovarian cysts) caused by endometriosis, to remove your womb to ovaries or to remove part of your bladder or bowel if endometriosis is affecting these. You may need to have more surgeries if your symptoms come back after your first surgery or if surgery causes scarring that makes your organs stick together (adhesions).

Endometriosis 3DiagnosisEndometriosis is commonly diagnosed in women and girls, from when their periods start through to...
25/08/2026

Endometriosis 3

Diagnosis

Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in women and girls, from when their periods start through to menopause. It can affect anyone who has or had a womb. You should see your GP if you think you might have endometriosis, your symptoms are affecting your everyday life, work and relationships, or you have had treatment from a GP but your symptoms are not getting better or get worse.

At your GP appointment, your GP will ask about your symptoms and if any of your close relatives have had endometriosis. They will ask to do:

1. A physical examination (including an internal vaginal exam) to check your tummy and your pelvic area
2. Blood tests

If they think you may have endometriosis, your GP may refer you to a gynaecologist for further tests and offer medicines to help relieve your symptoms. It can take a long time to diagnose endometriosis because it can be similar to other conditions like adenomyosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

Address

36-38 Herbert Road, Plumstead
London
SE183SH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+442088543530

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