COVID-19 Update 20/3/20
Due to the ongoing measures taken to restrict the spread of COVID-19 the Breast Unit has had to make the following changes to practice.
COVID- 19 and the Breast Unit at the Royal Surrey Hospital (updated 18/3/20)
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic the Breast Unit at the Royal Surrey Hospital is making a number of changes to our standard practice. These are likely to change over the coming days but currently;
This is clearly a worrying time for many of our patients, particularly those who have or are being treated for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Now has produced some FAQs to help guide patients. Please see the link to this below;
Due to the ongoing measures taken to restrict the spread of COVID-19 the Breast Unit has had to make the following changes to practice.
- We are currently experiencing a shortage of operating capacity at Royal Surrey County Hospital and we are reviewing all surgery including cancer operations. We are working hard to find solutions which may include performing some surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital in east Grinstead. If you are waiting for breast cancer surgery you will be contacted by either your breast surgeon or breast cancer nurse specialist in due course.
- All new referrals will receive a phone consultation as your first point of contact to determine the best next steps. This might include phone advice, direct access to tests, or a face to face appointment.
COVID- 19 and the Breast Unit at the Royal Surrey Hospital (updated 18/3/20)
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic the Breast Unit at the Royal Surrey Hospital is making a number of changes to our standard practice. These are likely to change over the coming days but currently;
- All follow up and result appointments are being converted to a telephone appointment
- All non cancer surgery has been cancelled
- Breast cancer surgery continues as planned
- Annual Mammography for both cancer follow up and high risk surveillance has been cancelled for 3 months
This is clearly a worrying time for many of our patients, particularly those who have or are being treated for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Now has produced some FAQs to help guide patients. Please see the link to this below;
