Private Breast Ultrasound and Testicular Ultrasound in London: Same-Day Lump Assessment
Finding a lump — in a breast or a testicle — is one of the most frightening experiences a person can have. The immediate thought is cancer. The anxiety is overwhelming. And the last thing you need is to wait weeks for a scan while your mind races.
The Online GP by The Wellness provides same-day private breast and testicular ultrasound at our Marylebone clinic. Expert sonographers, immediate preliminary results, formal report within 24 hours, and GP-coordinated next steps if anything requires further investigation. Breast ultrasound from £195 (single breast) or £225 (both breasts). Testicular ultrasound from £195.
Found a lump? WhatsApp us now — we can usually see you the same day. Or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
Private Breast Ultrasound
Why Breast Lumps Need Assessment
Most breast lumps are benign. The most common causes include fibroadenomas (smooth, mobile, solid lumps most common in women aged 15-35), breast cysts (fluid-filled sacs that can appear suddenly and feel round and smooth), fibrocystic changes (lumpy, sometimes tender breast tissue that fluctuates with the menstrual cycle), fat necrosis (firm lumps caused by injury to fatty breast tissue), and lipomas.
However, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting approximately 1 in 7 women. Any new breast lump, skin change, nipple change, or breast pain that persists should be assessed. The goal of breast ultrasound is either reassurance (the lump has clearly benign characteristics) or early identification of anything that needs further investigation.
What Breast Ultrasound Shows
Ultrasound is particularly effective at distinguishing solid masses from fluid-filled cysts. Simple cysts are almost always benign and often do not require any further action. Solid masses are assessed for their shape, borders, internal echogenicity, and vascularity. The BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) classification grades findings from 1 (negative) to 5 (highly suspicious), guiding whether monitoring, biopsy, or specialist referral is needed.
Breast ultrasound is especially valuable for women with dense breast tissue, which is common in younger women and makes mammograms harder to interpret. For women under 40, ultrasound is typically the first-line investigation for breast lumps. For women over 40, ultrasound often complements mammography.
What Happens After Your Breast Scan
If the scan shows a simple cyst or clearly benign finding, you receive reassurance and advice on monitoring. If the scan shows a solid mass or any features requiring further assessment, our GP team arranges urgent referral to a breast specialist — typically seen within days through private referral, or via the NHS two-week-wait pathway for suspected cancer. We do not leave you in limbo between scan and specialist.
Do not delay — most lumps are benign, but early assessment matters. WhatsApp us for a same-day breast scan.
Private Testicular Ultrasound
Why Testicular Lumps Need Assessment
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-45, with approximately 2,300 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. The excellent news is that testicular cancer has one of the highest cure rates of all cancers — above 95% when caught early.
Most testicular lumps are not cancer. Common benign causes include epididymal cysts (fluid-filled cysts in the epididymis, the tube behind the testicle), hydroceles (fluid collections surrounding the testicle), varicoceles (dilated veins within the scrotum, often described as feeling like "a bag of worms"), spermatoceles, and inguinal hernias extending into the scrotum.
However, because testicular cancer can present as a painless, hard lump on the testicle itself, any new testicular lump should be investigated with ultrasound. The scan is quick, painless, and provides definitive information about the nature of the lump.
What Testicular Ultrasound Shows
Ultrasound clearly distinguishes between intratesticular masses (within the testicle, which require urgent assessment) and extratesticular masses (outside the testicle, which are almost always benign). It identifies cysts versus solid masses, assesses blood flow using Doppler imaging, and characterises the exact size and location of any abnormality.
For men experiencing testicular pain without a palpable lump, ultrasound can identify torsion (a medical emergency requiring immediate surgery), epididymo-orchitis (infection), and varicoceles.
What Happens After Your Testicular Scan
If the scan shows a clearly benign finding (epididymal cyst, hydrocele), you receive reassurance and advice. If the scan identifies a suspicious intratesticular mass, our GP team arranges urgent referral to a urological specialist — this is treated as a medical priority. Blood tests for tumour markers (AFP, beta-HCG, LDH) can be arranged the same day.
Lumps and Bumps Anywhere on the Body
Not all lumps are in the breast or testicle. We also provide ultrasound assessment for neck lumps, underarm lumps, groin lumps, and any palpable soft tissue swelling. Most are lipomas (fatty lumps), sebaceous cysts, or enlarged lymph nodes — all benign. Ultrasound identifies the nature of the lump and provides either reassurance or a clear pathway to further investigation.
Lumps and bumps ultrasound from £175.
📧 Email team@thewellnesslondon.com
📞 Call 020 3951 3429
📍 10 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 6AZ
This article was written by the medical team at The Online GP by The Wellness. Last updated: February 2026. Any new breast lump, testicular lump, or unexplained swelling should be assessed promptly. Most lumps are benign, but early investigation provides peace of mind and, if needed, early diagnosis. For suspected testicular torsion (sudden severe testicular pain, especially in young men), go to A&E immediately — this requires emergency surgery within hours.
