Medical articles of Mammography (breast screening)

05/08/2025
Mr Daniel Glassman
Oncoplastic breast surgeon
Nipping it in the bud: the importance of breast screening
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK, with approximately one in seven women developing the disease during their lifetime. However, when detected early, breast cancer is highly treatable, and outcomes are significantly better. Breast screening plays a vital role in identifying cancer at an early stage, as a consultant breast surgeon explains in this article.
03/04/2025
Dr Usha Sharma
GP
Life begins: Taking care of women’s health after turning 40
As women enter their 40s, their bodies go through significant changes that can impact their overall health and well-being. Taking a proactive approach to health care, including routine screenings, lifestyle modifications and preventive measures, can help maintain long-term wellness and reduce the risk of age-related conditions.
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06/03/2025
Mr Alexander Leeper
Consultant oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeon with an interest in medical aesthetics
Advanced breast screening using polygenic risk score
Breast cancer screening involves conducting tests to find breast cancer in its earliest stages. In this article, a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon describes a new approach to breast cancer screening using the polygenic risk score.
26/07/2022
Professor Kefah Mokbel
Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
Ask an expert: How are breast lumps assessed?
Highly respected consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon Professor Kefah Mokbel explains how lumps in the breast are investigated in this expert guide.
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19/02/2021
Mr Simon Smith
Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
Worried! What happens at a one-stop breast clinic?
Not knowing what will happen on your first visit to a one-stop breast clinic and dealing with the thought of having symptoms of breast cancer can be a stressful combination. So, Mr Simon Smith, a top breast and endocrine surgeon explains exactly what happens at these types of clinics and how long you need to wait for your results.
27/10/2020
Professor Kefah Mokbel
Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
How to manage breast pain (A.K.A mastalgia and mastodynia)
Learn about the testing and management of breast pain from Professor Kefah Mokbel, an internationally renowned oncoplastic breast surgeon.
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19/06/2020
Mr Brendan Smith
Oncoplastic breast surgery
What to expect before and after therapeutic mammoplasty
If you are going to have therapeutic mammoplasty as the surgical technique in your breast cancer care treatment, understandably you may wonder what happens each step of the way. Here, one of our highly-experienced breast surgeons Mr Brendan Smith explains what happens from the initial consultation to recover post-operation.
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11/06/2020
Mr Brendan Smith
Oncoplastic breast surgery
Therapeutic mammoplasty: what are the possible complications of surgery?
If you and your surgeon have decided together that therapeutic mammoplasty is the right surgical procedure for your breast cancer, you may be wondering about the possible risks of the operation. Here, one of our highly-experienced oncoplastic breast surgeons Mr Brendan Smith explains all.
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