Breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among woman worldwide. Although it can also occur in men, albeit rarely. Breast cancer typically originates in the milk ducts or the lobules. The exact causes of breast cancer are not fully understood. The early detection increases chances of successful treatment.

Benign breast condition

Non-cancerous abnormalities include fibrocystic change, fibro adenoma, breast cyst and breast infection

• Digital mammogram with tom synthesis
• Ultrasound
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Diagnosis and biopsy
  • Fine needle aspiration
  • Ultrasound guided core needle biopsy
  • Stereotactic vacuum-assisted biopsy

• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Hormonal therapy
• Targeted therapy
• Radiotherapy
• Rehabilitation

Oncoplastic surgery combines the principles of oncology and plastic surgery to achieve better cosmetic and functional outcome.

• Breast conserving surgery
• Mastectomy with or without reconstruction
• Immediate and Delayed breast reconstruction
  • Implant-Based reconstruction
  • Autologous reconstruction
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Axillary Lymph node dissection

Genetic Cancer Counseling assessing an individual risk of developing breast cancer based on their genetic background to provide comprehensive care for individuals and families affected by breast cancer.

Patients may have a planned admission following surgery. ICU teams are multidisciplinary, made up of highly skilled intensive care nurses, doctors and specialists trained in providing critical care for patients with a variety of medical, surgical conditions.