London Breast Institute
A New Approach to Breast Cancer in the Private Sector
The London Breast Institute brings together world-renowned specialists in the field of breast cancer and represents a significant development in the treatment of breast disease in the independent sector in the UK.
With an already excellent clinical track record in the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of breast disease, specialised medical staff at the hospital's breast care centre have partnered with the academic and research skills of internationally renowned breast disease centres and the medical diagnostic industry to bring together a team of experts and specialists with a range of clinical, academic and research skills that have not previously existed in the independent sector.
- BUPA accredited diagnostic centre
- Quick, flexible with high quality service
- Latest digital technology - GE Senographe 2000D full field digital mammography System and 2000DS digital stereo
- Results reported within 24 hours
- Acuson ultrasound
- Hologic bone densitometry unit
- Suros vacuum-assisted biopsy system
The unit has two dedicated mammography machines, one of which is a state of the art digital machine, which is linked to computer aided detection. Stereotactic and core biopsies as well as localisations of non-palpable lesions can be performed under mammographic control. There is an ultrasound machine, which is also used to assist with biopsies and localisations of palpable lesion. As well as this, there is also a bone densitometry machine for checking osteoporosis. Patients can also be referred to see a specialist Endocrinologist on the same day as having their osteoporosis scan should the need arise.
Appointments can be made on 020 7908 2003/4
The Unit is open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. Out of hours available on-call through hospital switchboard 020 7486 1234.
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