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If your concerned about your family history of Breast cancer, you may be eligible for a family history risk assessment. If appropriate, your GP can refer you to the Clinical Genetics service. This assessment will be able to tell you, based on your family history what your risk of developing breast cancer may be.
Who should be referred for assessment
- One first degree relative has had breast cancer before the age of 40
- One first degree male relative has had breast cancer at any age
- One first degree relative has had breast cancer in both breasts at any age
- One first degree or second degree relative has had breast cancer at any age and one first degree or second degree relative has had ovarian cancer at any age
- Three or more first degree or second degree relatives have had breast cancer at any age
- First degree relatives: mother, father, brothers, sisters and your children
- Second degree relatives: aunts, uncles, gran parents, nieces and nephews
The Clyde Sector breast service is comprised of an expert Multi disciplinary team; Including Consultant Surgeons, Oncologists, Radiologists, Breast Care Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and Secretarial staff. Here are some of our team, who you may meet at your appointment:
Surgical Team
Breast Care Nurse Specialists
Breast Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Oncology Team
Secreterial Staff
Welcome to Clyde Sector Breast Service.
About
Our service is a long-established specialist unit for the diagnosis and treatment of benign breast disorders and breast cancer. It was established in 2007 with the merge of three sites: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital. Today it serves a population of approximately 440 000, which encompasses the likes of Appin and as far as Campbeltown. The map below highlights the population serviced.
Our team of specialists includes breast surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, pathologists, breast care nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and many other allied professionals and secretarial staff.