When to refer for a new breast lump 

While only a small number of breast lumps turn out to be cancerous, taking all breast lumps seriously and responding appropriately is important for supporting patients to feel they can raise future health concerns with their General Practitioner.

It doesn’t matter their age, background or overall health, a new breast lump should be be followed up with reassurance that most lumps turn out to be benign, noncancerous, or associated with a woman’s menstrual cycle, as well as immediate referral to imaging to rule out anything serious.

Watch my video on Speaking with patients after a breast cancer diagnosis.