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  • PIP breast implants

    Find out about faulty PIP breast implants, including why they are banned, and the latest safety information on removal and replacement.

  • How to check your breasts or chest

    Find out how to check your breasts or chest (also known as a self-examination), what symptoms to look for, and what to do if you notice a change that is not normal for you.

  • Chest pain

    Find out what could be causing your chest pain and if you need to go to hospital or see a GP.

  • Chest infection

    Read about chest infections, including the symptoms, what you can do to treat it yourself, and how a pharmacist and GP can help. A chest infection will usually get better on its own in about 7 to 10 days.

  • Breast screening (mammogram)

    Find out about NHS breast screening, including when you'll be invited, how to book, what happens and what your result means.

  • Breast reduction on the NHS

    Find out whether you might be eligible for breast reduction surgery on the NHS and what to do if you think you might qualify.

  • Breast pain

    Find out about breast pain and what can cause it. It's usually linked to periods but can also be caused by injury, infection and taking certain medicines.

  • Breast lumps

    Find out about breast lumps. They can have a lot of different causes and most are harmless. But always see a GP if you have a lump in your breast or any unusual changes to your breasts.

  • Breast cancer in women

    Anyone can get breast cancer. Find out about breast cancer in women, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.

  • Breast cancer in men

    Anyone can get breast cancer. Find out about breast cancer in men, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.