Why breast screening is important at London Breast Institute?
Routine breast screening can be an important part of anyone’s life. While many are regular self-checks, there can be other factors or reasons why you would need to have a more thorough breast screening. Here at the London Breast Institute our experienced mammographers and radiologists are on hand to help you through this process.
You can also refer yourself for a screening, you don’t have to wait for your GP if you meet the following criteria:
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Are 40 and over
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Not had any mammography tests within the last 12 months
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Are non-symptomatic (symptomatic patients need a GP referral)
We can offer
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Clinical Assessment (if displaying symptoms, previous scans may be necessary)
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Full digital mammography and/or ultrasound with same day results with our on-site radiologists
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Full tissue sampling, with results within 48 hours
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Follow-up consultations
Types of screening and diagnostic investigations

Mammography
Breast ultrasound


Breast MRI

Breast PET-CT
Vacuum Assisted Biopsy

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Fine Needle Aspiration and Core Biopsies

DEXA scan
BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing
If you have a family history of breast cancer, The London Breast Institute can offer gene testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 type abnormalities. If you wish to undergo this type of testing, please speak to a member of our team. Call 020 7908 2004.

Consultants at the London Breast Institute
Consultant
Specialties
Breast surgery,Women's health: Breast Surgery,Reconstructive Breast Surgery,Breast cancer
Works at
The Princess Grace Hospital
The Harley Street Clinic
Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre
Consultant
Specialties
Breast surgery,Women's health: Breast Surgery,Breast cancer,Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Works at
The Harley Street Clinic Diagnostic Centre
The Princess Grace Hospital
Consultant
Specialties
Breast surgery,Women's health: Breast Surgery,Breast cancer,Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Works at
The Princess Grace Hospital
The Harley Street Clinic
Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre
Chiswick Medical Centre
Consultant
Specialties
Clinical radiology
Works at
Chelsea Outpatient Centre
The Princess Grace Hospital
Consultant
Specialties
Clinical radiology
Works at
The Princess Grace Hospital
Chiswick Medical Centre
The Wellington Hospital
Consultant
Specialties
Clinical radiology
Works at
The Princess Grace Hospital
Consultant
Specialties
Clinical radiology
Works at
London Bridge Hospital
HCA UK at Docklands
HCA UK at The Shard
London Bridge Hospital Private Care at Guy's
The Princess Grace Hospital
The Harley Street Clinic
The Lister Hospital
Consultant
Specialties
Breast surgery,Women's health: Breast Surgery,Reconstructive Breast Surgery,Breast cancer
Works at
The Princess Grace Hospital
Contact us
For any questions or to arrange an appointment, get in touch with the London Breast Institute and we'll be happy to help.