About BreastWell

The Symptomatic Breast Centre was established more than 25 years ago. We are one of the eight cancer centres of the HSE National Cancer Control Programme. Today the unit and its satellite centre in Letterkenny constitutes the largest unit in the country both in terms of numbers of patient seen and cancers treated. The Symptomatic Breast ...

Your Visit

The Symptomatic Breast Centre is a referral clinic. If you are concerned about a breast issue, you should first visit your GP who then may refer you to the Symptomatic Breast Centre. The Symptomatic Breast Centre is situated at the rear entrance to Univers...

Breast Health Information

It is important that every woman is breast aware. This means knowing what is normal for you so that if any unusual change occurs, you will recognise it. The sooner you notice a change the better, because if cancer is found early, treatment is more likely to be...

Breast Cancer Treatment

Treatment for breast cancer has changed enormously over the last decade. Patients with breast cancer in out unit are treated by a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists and breast care nurses to ensure the best possible outcome...

Breast Care Nursing

At University Hospital Galway there are a team of breast care nurses each working with a specific consultant but providing team cover. Research shows that women with breast cancer place a lot of importance in continuity of care. Our role compromises providing ...