28/10/2025
Patients in Somerset with symptoms of breast cancer can self-refer to our specialist breast diagnostic clinic, without needing to see a GP!
In the last nine months since its launch, over 600 people with worrying symptoms, such as a breast lump, have self-referred directly to our breast diagnostic clinic, speeding up cancer diagnosis and freeing up valuable GP appointments.
By seeing patients as quickly as possible, we are able to provide reassurance quickly during what can be an anxious and worrying time, or provide treatment to those who need it much sooner.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK - if you think you may be experiencing symptoms such as a lump, change of skin such as dimpling or redness, or a change in size or shape of your breast, you can self-refer via NHS 111 online or the NHS App. NHS England
