Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can be used before or after your surgery. This is determined after your consultant has discussed your treatment plan and explained the side effects to you. This treatment option uses cytotoxic drugs to destroy breast cancer cells. These anti-cancer drugs not only destroy the way cancer cells grow but also have an affect on […]
Endocrine treatment
Endocrine treatment is advised by your consultant if they find that your breast cancer is oestrogen receptor (ER) positive. As in some breast cancers it is found that the oestrogen hormone in the body aids in the growth of the cancer, all breast cancers are tested using tissues from a biopsy or from after your […]
Mastectomy
If your lump is relatively large compared with the size of the breast then it may be necessary to remove the whole breast to make sure the cancer is completely removed (a mastectomy). At the time of surgery if possible, your surgeon may rebuild your breast at the same time through immediate reconstruction. This could […]
Breast conserving surgery
The first type of surgery is called breast conserving surgery. The aim of this surgery is to remove the cancer/abnormal tissue with a rim of normal breast tissue around it and to leave most of the breast intact. This is also called a wide local excision, or sometimes (not strictly correctly) a lumpectomy. This can […]
Breast Cancer Surgery
Surgery is usually the first type of treatment for many people with breast cancer. Your doctor will discuss with you the most appropriate type of surgery based on your type of cancer. Our breast care nurse will be present to provide you with any additional information you may need during your treatment process.
Nipple reconstruction
The aim of nipple reconstruction is to improve the appearance of a reconstructed breast by creating a nipple shape on the breast. Although it won’t feel the same as a natural nipple but having it can improve the appearance of the breast. The most common technique involves raising small skin flaps and folding them into […]
DIEP flap breast reconstruction
The DIEP stands for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator flap which refers to the blood vessels supplying the flap. DIEP flap breast reconstruction is a technique which uses the skin and fat from the lower abdomen to make a breast. The DIEP flap breast reconstruction is the most popular flap reconstruction and is reliable form of […]
Implant breast reconstruction
For many women, implant reconstruction produces satisfactory results and avoids major surgery, additional scars and longer recovery period associated with flap reconstruction techniques. Implants tend to sit higher on the chest and for this reason they are more suited to women with small to moderate sized breasts. It is more difficult to achieve a natural […]
Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare type of lymphoma that is found to be associated with breast implant (silicone or saline). It is a rare subtype of T-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), one of four sub-types of ALCL found in a small number of cases world-wide. Causes of BIA-ALCL When breast implants […]
Breast cancer types
Following your diagnosis of Breast Cancer, your consultant will usually want to carry out further tests and investigations to accurately diagnose the type of cancer you may have and to find out the stage and the grade of the cancer, which helps them determine the best treatment plan for you. Staging Your consultant may require […]
