Breast cancer treatment - an overview

This video gives a brief overview of breast cancer treatments. I think it helps to consider treatment for the cancer that we know about in the breast as well as some sort of whole body risk management treatment in case there are any cancer cells elsewhere in the body that we don't know about. The good news is that for most people, that risk is very low and your risk of dying of breast cancer is a lot lower than you think.

Breast conservation or mastectomy?

Breast conservation surgery is also called Wide local excision or Lumpectomy and preserves the rest of your breast. Mastectomy removes most of the breast tissue and can be combined with breast reconstruction.

This video highlights some of the important factors to help you decide which type of surgery will be right for you

How to examine your breasts by Dr Liz O'Riordan

Liz O'Riordan is a breast surgeon who's had breast cancer. She wanted to show women how to check their breasts and armpits properly. Her fantastic video shows you what you should be looking for, describes the best position to feel your breasts and helps you know that you have found a lump that needs checking out.

How to check yourself after mastectomy

Lots of people asked Dr Liz O'Riordan to show them how to check themselves after a mastectomy. So the amazing Dr Liz O'Riordan put this video together to Sho you how. There’s a Mrs Incredible Elastoplast covering her shrivelled nipple so as not to offend anyone.