Telephone breast pain clinic at derriford hospital; An evaluation of a new pathway

Abstract

Introduction: Mastalgia occurs in approximately 66% of working women and is the most common breast-related complaint in primary care. It is a large proportion of referrals to the one-stop clinic and can put a strain on the service. Several studies suggest that mastalgia as a sole symptom is rarely associated with breast cancer. Therefore, an initiative was required to alleviate the pressure, at the same time offer an effective service to mastalgia patients.