• One-stop Breast Clinic
• Breast cancer screening and assessment
• Surgery for benign breast lumps
• Mammotome® biopsy for breast lesions
• Surgery breast cancer
• Breast reconstruction
• Positive appearance service
• Breast counselling service
• Support group for breast cancer patient and family
• Multi-disciplinary approach to breast cancer management
  

One-stop Breast Clinic

The Breast Service is headed by Dr Tan Su-Ming, Senior Consultant, female breast surgeon. The staff is largely composed of lady doctors and nurses. We offer a one-stop comprehensive breast service in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all breast conditions. Our wards, operating theatres and radiology suites are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment.

All tests are conducted (when necessary) on the same day of the doctor’s consultation and results available within two days(depending on the type of tests). Professional Breast Care nurses are at hand to provide emotional support.

We believe in patient-focused management, where comfort and convenience of our patients are our utmost concern.

Breast cancer screening and assessment

We offer a range of breast screening packages that are specially tailored for women of different age groups.

4 packages are available:

1. Women’s Basic ($125):
   For women above 40 years old
   Includes 2 consultations with a female doctor + mammogram
2. Women’s Comprehensive ($205):
   For women above 40 years old
   Includes 2 consultations with a female doctor + ultrasound breast + mammogram
3. Ladies’ Breast Screening ($125):
   For women below 40 years old
   Includes 2 consultations with a female doctor + ultrasound breast
4. Women’s Deluxe Screening ($1368):
   For women with other risk factors
   Includes 2 consultations with female doctor + mammogram + MRI breast

*10% Non-residents surcharge applies.

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Surgery for benign breast lumps

We treat a range of benign breast condition:

• Breast lumps
• Nipple discharge
• Breast infection / abscess
• Gynaecomastia
• Assessment of abnormal mammogram and/or ultrasound

Surgery for benign breast lumps is done as a day surgery procedure without the need for admission to the hospital.. The wound is covered with a waterproof dressing, allowing the patient to bathe immediately after surgery. The stitches (if any) do not require removal as they are made of absorbable material.

Mammotome® biopsy for breast lumps

Mammotome® is a special device that allows for a breast lump to be removed with a needle through a small incision. It is performed under local anaesthesia. However, not all lumps are suitable for Mammotome® biopsy and the doctor will assess and advise you.

Surgery for breast cancer

We offer a comprehensive range of surgical options for breast cancer:

• Mastectomy
• Lumpectomy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Axillary sampling
• Axillary clearance

Patients requiring surgery for breast cancer are admitted on the morning of their surgery. Recovery from breast cancer surgery is usually fast, thus patients are allowed to consume food after surgery. Most are well enough to get out of bed the next day and can be discharged. They will be reviewed at the clinic three days later. The Breast Care nurses can be contacted anytime should patients have any problems after discharge.

Breast reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is to create a breast form to replace the breast tissue after mastectomy. It can be done immediately after a mastectomy (ie one operation) or at a later stage. There are many different types of reconstruction:

• Implant reconstruction
• TRAM flap reconstruction
• LD flap reconstruction

The doctor will assess and advise the most suitable type for you.

Positive appearance service

For patients who do not want reconstruction, they can still look good by wearing a specially designed brassiere and breast form. This service is available in our Breast Clinic. A trained female expert will individually assess and do a fitting for the patient in complete privacy.

Breast counselling service

At CGH, we have two dedicated Breast Care nurses as well as a Breast Support Group made up of nurses, volunteers and breast cancer survivors. Psychiatrists and psychologists are available should the patient need them.

Support group for breast cancer patient and family

Various free events are conducted throughout the year for breast cancer patients and their families to attend. These include group therapy, workshops on how to cope with cancer, our “Look Good, Feel Good” programme by Estée Lauder experts share tips on how to look good while going through chemotherapy and many more.

Multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer management

Breast cancer management involves a team of dedicated doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. We bring all the experts together at CGH for the convenience of our patients so that treatment is world-class, seamless and affordable.