Breast Screening Centre

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Women of all age groups are at risk of developing breast cancer, but more commonly, women above 40 years of age.

Male patients may also suffer from breast cancer. As there is a general lack of awareness of male breast cancer on the part of the population at large, there may be a significant number of cases that go undiagnosed and untreated until it is too late.

However, with recent advances in breast cancer treatments, it has recently been reported by the American Cancer Society that the number of breast cancer patients still alive five years after diagnosis, a key milestone in cancer survival, has risen from 78% in 1985 to 88% in 2000, and newer treatments are sure to push this survival figure higher.

Key to improving survival is EARLY DETECTION through SCREENING.

Learning the facts about breast cancer could save your life.

At Breast Screening Centre, women undergo a comprehensive program of breast screening modalities for the early detection and possible prevention of breast cancer. This includes clinical examination by an all female team, high resolution ultrasonography, digital mammography, and in some instances magnetic resonance imaging.

The Breast Screening Centre is primarily focused on the well-being of the patient, and employs new technologies in breast surgery where appropriate.

Related Topic: Breast Screening Centre, Breast Screening Modalities