Family History Clinic (Breast Cancer) 

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Who we are

 A specialist nurse practitioner in breast care who counsels and advises individuals who have concerns about their risk of developing breast cancer due to a family history.

 

How the Team works

A nurse-led clinic where individuals are assessed to try and identify if there is an inherited risk of developing breast cancer on the basis of their family history.    Information and support relevant to individual need is offered whatever the individuals breast cancer risk is.

 

What do we offer?

The treatment programmes involve:

 

  • A family tree/pedigree is drawn up and other factors associated with risk are discussed.  These include age, gender, hormonal and lifestyle choices.
  • Breast examination and breast awareness is offered and discussed and appropriate surveillance in the form of mammography is arranged on an individual basis.
  •  Identification of high risk patients or those with a complex family history may necessitate further referral to the Regional Genetic Centre in Manchester for further counselling and discussion.

Support to Professionals

Further advice can be sought by contacting:

Barbara Seddon

Breast Nurse Practitioner at Bolton Breast Unit

Contact 01204 390390 Ext 4160 or 01204 390346

 

Or refer directly by letter to:

Barbara Seddon

Breast Nurse Practitioner (Family History Clinic)

Bolton Breast Unit

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton BL4 0JR 

Email: barbara.seddon@rbh.nhs.uk 
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