breast cancer Flashcards
1
Q
when should patients be urgent referral for breast cancer
A
Patients should be referred along the urgent cancer referral pathway (2 week wait) for breast cancer if:
They are ≥30 with an unexplained breast mass (regardless of whether there is pain present or not)
They are ≥50 or older presenting with nipple discharge, retraction or other concerning symptoms.
Consider referral if there are skin changes suggestive of breast cancer or if the patient is 30 years or older with an unexplained mass in the axilla
Non-urgent referral should be carried out for patients under 30 years old with an unexplained breast mass.
