Home | Contact | Links         Authors Breast Cancer and Breast Screening Breast Reconstruction Diagnostic Tests Oncology Services Some Common Breast Problems What to Expect Questions and Answers Glossary of Terms London Bridge Hospital     Glossary of Terms   abc - def - ghi - jkl - mno - pqr - stu - vwx - yz ADH (Atypical ductal hyperplasia) - a change in the breast tissue that does not need any treatment but demonstrates a higher risk for the possible development of breast cancer in the future. Patients with ADH should have regular check ups. Benign Lump - a harmless breast lump and this is not cancerous. Chemotherapy - drug treatment for cancer and this is usually given as a course of injections. Side effects can include sickness, tiredness, hair loss and mouth ulcers. Clinical Oncologist Consultant - specialising in radiotherapy treatment for cancer. Core Needle Biopsy - a type of breast needle biopsy that uses a thicker needle to obtain a very small piece of tissue. This test is always carried out under a local anaesthetic block. Cyst - a common cause for a lump in the breast consisting of a thin sac filled with fluid. Cytology - the assessment of breast problems, i.e. microscopic examination of breast cells usually removed with a needle.           << back     London Bridge Hospital 27 Tooley Street London, SE1 2PR Tel: 020 7407 3100 Fax: 020 7407 3162   Disclaimer | Contact Details | Privacy Statement | Site designed by Medical Pages | Site Map