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 […]
Types of skin biopsy
A skin biopsy is a short procedure where a sample of skin is removed and sent to the Pathology laboratory to be analysed under the microscope. A skin biopsy will help to diagnose your skin condition and plan treatment. Punch biopsy A small round bladed instrument is used to remove a round core of tissue […]
What are second opinions?
If you are unsure about what a GP may have said in regards to a health condition related to you, getting a second opinion could be a good option. This is when another consultant or doctor looks at your medical history and provide an independent opinion. Requesting a second opinion (or transfer of care) is […]
MonaLisa Touch® Treatment
MonaLisa Touch® is a laser vaginal rejuvenation treatment to improve vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, mild laxity, and mild urinary incontinence. It is the first to use laser technology to address deep and superficial tissue. This leaves an ecosystem of healthy unaffected tissue to support rapid healing. Millions of women experience changes to their gynecologic health that […]
What is Colposcopy?
During the Colposcopy diagnostic procedure, the consultant uses a colposcope to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva. Colposcopy detects pre-malignant and malignant lesions in these areas and helps distinguish the two. This includes: Consultation Colposcopy With/without Smear With/without Biopsy Blood Test (HPV typing)
