Search results for breast
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Breast pain
Find out about breast pain and what can cause it. It's usually linked to periods but can also be caused by injury, infection and taking certain medicines.
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Breast cancer in women
Anyone can get breast cancer. Find out about breast cancer in women, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.
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Breast lumps
Find out about breast lumps. They can have a lot of different causes and most are harmless. But always see a GP if you have a lump in your breast or any unusual changes to your breasts.
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Breast abscess
Find out about breast abscesses, including what the symptoms are, where to get help, how they are treated and what causes them.
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Breast screening (mammogram)
Find out about NHS breast screening, including when you'll be invited, how to book, what happens and what your result means.
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Breast reduction on the NHS
Find out whether you might be eligible for breast reduction surgery on the NHS and what to do if you think you might qualify.
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PIP breast implants
Find out about faulty PIP breast implants, including why they are banned, and the latest safety information on removal and replacement.
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Chest pain
Find out what could be causing your chest pain and if you need to go to hospital or see a GP.
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Chest infection
Read about chest infections, including the symptoms, what you can do to treat it yourself, and how a pharmacist and GP can help. A chest infection will usually get better on its own in about 7 to 10 days.
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Breast cancer in men
Anyone can get breast cancer. Find out about breast cancer in men, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.