Common symptoms relating to the breast are pain, breast lumps and nipple discharge. While the majority of the time it will not be due to cancer, it is crucial to have the appropriate confirmatory tests done for early diagnosis and treatment. Most tests are non invasive or minimally invasive and done under local anaesthesia, so making a diagnosis is a relatively simple procedure. It is definitely worth the effort for peace of mind.
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Breast cancer is rising in incidence worldwide especially in developed nations and Singapore has the highest rate of increase in Asia. More young women are also being diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately the prognosis of breast cancer when treated early is excellent.
Minimally invasive techniques are now available for early diagnosis of abnormal mammogram and ultrasound findings, allowing expedient surgery and treatment. Surgical options of breast conservation, oncoplastic surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy and immediate reconstruction allow women to lead a normal lifestyle after treatment, reducing the morbidity and stigma associated with breast cancer treatment.
Minimally Invasive Biopsy
Image guided minimally invasive needle biopsy achieves histological certainty in majority of breast conditions including ability to remove small lesions completely
Advanced Oncological Techniques for breast cancer
such as sentinel lymph node biopsy, oncoplastic surgery and skin sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction improves outcome and reduces morbidity after cancer surgery