What to Expect at the Breast Center
One stop breast clinic with Bilateral mammogram, Ultrasound scan, Core biopsy, Fine needle aspiration cytology
ONE STOP BREAST CLINIC
TRIPLE ASSESSMENT – ie; Clinical Breast Examination, Breast imaging (mammogram/ ultrasound) and if there is a breast lump, an Ultrasound guided Breast biopsy (FNAC/core biopsy) will be carried out on your first visit. You do not need to go to Radiology Department for Mammogram or Ultrasound assessment. This is a unique set up, FIRST of its kind in the Country, where Clinical Assessment, Breast imaging and Breast biopsy are all done under one roof in a specific purpose built Breast Centre. The results of Imaging will be available within the hour – same day. The Core biopsy/FNAC report would be available in about three days.
What to expect at the Breast Centre
A doctor will see you first. You will be asked for details of your symptoms. You may be asked to fill in a short form, which includes questions about any family history of breast problems, and any medication you are taking. This will be followed by a Clinical Breast Examination. The doctor will check both your breasts. As part of the examination it is usual to examine the lymph glands in your armpits. You may then need to have further tests. These will usually include one or more of the following:
- Bilateral mammogram (x-ray of both breasts)
- Ultrasound scan
- Core biopsy
- Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
Breast Screening
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Breast Screening by way of Mammography (X- ray of the breasts) is an effective proven way of detecting breast cancer early many years before the lady or the doctor can feel the lump in the breast
Since inception, we have been at the forefront in creating awareness about this very important fact through a number of innovative initiatives. Breast Screening is recommended annually (once every year or at least once in two years) for women 40 years and over.
