This website is designed to be a source of information for women who have a breast problem or are concerned about their breasts or who are planning breast surgery.

It will be of most relevance to women who are under the care or considering being under the care of Mr R Douglas Macmillan who is a specialist consultant breast surgeon based in Nottingham.

It should be used in conjunction with information given by the breast care nurse.

A few guiding principles ... Never compromise on treatment for breast cancer. If you must have an operation, have a good one. There are always choices and having choice is important. Not all breast surgeons can offer these choices.

Whatever type of breast surgery you require - Quality of surgery and quality of life are paramount.