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Once referred by your doctor to a hospital with symptoms, a series of tests will be carried out called a triple assessment. This allows for a more detailed diagnosis and ensures that if cancer is detected the most suitable treatment is given. This includes:
- Clinical (physical examination)
- Breast imaging (mammography or ultra sound)
- Fine needle aspiration or needle core biopsy
Each breast cancer diagnosis will be different and patients are individually assessed to receive the best treatment for them. This will normally include a combination of all, or some of the following: surgery, radiotherapy, or drug therapy in any order.
For more further information, visit Macmillan Cancer Support or Breast Cancer Care.
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