Cancer services - Breast and Symptomatic Breast

The Breast Unit sees around 2500 women each year, of which approximately 250 will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 

The multidisciplinary team includes three breast surgeons, three breast radiologists, two histopathologists, three breast care nurses, three radiographers, a research nurse, clinical psychologist and all the administrative staff required to run an efficient and busy unit.

All women are offered an appointment within 14 days and most are seen in a one stop clinic where consultation, imaging and needle test results are available on the same day.

The Bradbeer Unit is dedicated to providing an efficient breast imaging service, which enables a one-stop service. 

We have up to date digital mammography andhave a new open MRI scanner for both diagnosis and high risk family history screening. 

Our multidisciplinary team provides a comprehensive breast service, which includes breast reconstructive and oncoplastic surgery. The unit’s plastic surgeon performs more complex breast reconstruction.

The unit also works closely with the Genetics service and provides a family history screening service.

Our experienced and dedicated breast care nurses run clinics providing lymphoedema
and prosthetic fitting services, alongside high quality support and information.

The Breast Unit has the support of a Research Nurse from the South West London Cancer Research Network, to support the running of and recruitment to clinical trials, where appropriate.

What do I do if I haven’t received my appointment yet?

Please phone: 0208 401 3986

What do I do if I want to change or cancel an appointment?

Please phone:

New appointment:  0208 401 3986

Follow up appointment: 0208 401 3001

What should I bring to my appointment?

You will be sent a breast clinic questionnaire with your appointment details. We would be grateful if you could complete this prior to attending for your appointment. Please
bring all your medications with you.

What time should I arrive for my appointment?

You may be asked to attend for a mammogram prior to your appointment time. This information will be included in your appointment details.

Please let us know if you are unable to attend your appointment as soon as possible.

Wards and clinics

All services are provided at Croydon University Hospital.

Bradbeer Unit

Imaging and breast clinics – ground floor blue zone

Main outpatients

1st floor blue zone

Coulsdon 1

Pre-operative assessment and admission on day of surgery – 2nd floor blue zone.

Breast Care Nurses

The Macmillan Breast Care Nurse Suite, 2^nd floor Woodcroft Wing, in the red zone.

Day Surgery Unit

Outpatients

All patients are offered an appointment within 2 weeks. One stop clinics are available to most people.  Clinics are run both in the main outpatients and the Bradbeer Unit.

Imaging / Diagnosis

Digital mammography and ultrasound scans are performed in the Bradbeer Unit. CT and MRI are performed in the main X Ray department. Bone scans are performed at The Royal Marsden, Sutton.

Surgery / Breast Reconstruction

All surgery except complex breast reconstruction is performed at Croydon University Hospital.  Complex breast reconstruction is performed by a plastic surgeon at St George’s Hospital, Tooting.

Radiotherapy

People needing radiotherapy following breast cancer surgery will be referred to The Royal Marsden, Sutton. 

Chemotherapy

Patients referred for chemotherapy either before or following breast cancer surgery will be referred for assessment and treatment at The Royal Marsden, Sutton.