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 […]
How to check your breasts lying down
Fold a towel or put a pillow under your right shoulder and place your right arm behind your head. With the flat part of your left hand, press gently in small circular motions around an imaginary clock face. Start at the top of the breast for 12 o’clock and move in a clockwise circle until […]
How to check your breasts in the shower or bath
Your fingers slide easier over wet skin. With the flat part of your hand, move gently over each breast in a circular motion and then check for any lump, hard knot or thickening.
How to check your breasts in front of a mirror
This can be done by following the 4 steps below: Hands by your sides Look at your breasts with your arms at your sides while slowly rotating your upper body from side to side. Hands on your head Next, put your hands on your head and look for dimples or bulges in your breasts, particularly […]
Core Biopsy
If a slightly bigger sample is required for analysis, your radiologist uses a core biopsy instead. Under local anaesthetic, a hollow needle is inserted through your skin to the said area. Again, this is done using ultrasound as a guide.
When the radiologist is in position, they will cut out a sample of the tissue which is then sent to the lab for analysis.
Fine Needle Aspiration
A fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is performed by one of our radiologists. It is often done to draw out samples from a lump that may be found in your breast right under your skin. The radiologist, using ultrasound as a guide, uses a very thin and hollow needle into the area and suctions out a sample […]
What is BRAC Analysis?
BRAC analysis detects if you may have Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome. If HBOC runs in your family it may be because of a mutation or alteration in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. This may increase your risk of developing cancer cells. There is an 87% risk of developing breast cancer and up to […]