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.
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
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
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
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).
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
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
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
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
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.
