West Hertfordshire Breast Care Unit
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West Hertfordshire Breast Care Unit was formed in August 2005 from the centralisation of breast services in West Hertfordshire NHS Trust. We see and investigate some 3000 new patients each year.
The unit is based in a new, purpose-built clinic area at
St Albans City
Hospital. Its location adjacent to the imaging department makes it well-placed for investigation of breast symptoms.
Some 90% of breast operations can be done at St Albans City Hospital, which is an elective admission site and so has protection of beds from emergencies, and enjoys a calmer atmosphere than the acute hospitals.
The unit is headed by three consultant surgeons, a consultant oncologist and four consultant radiologists, all with a major interest in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.
Our medical staff also includes an associate specialist, staff grade and specialist nurse practitioner, who specialise in breast disease. We have three Macmillan breast care nurses who are further supported in breast care by the specialist practitioner, an oncology research nurse and the clinic sister.
The team has weekly multidisciplinary meetings to discuss the investigations and management of patients on an individual basis at various points during their treatment.
