Just because you are seeing a breast surgeon, it doesn’t mean you will have an operation. You may be coming for an examination, decision on whether you need a biopsy or further imaging, or merely a discussion about what you should do to ensure your breast health for the future.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Comprehensive breast examinations
Examination and assessment of breast lumps
Information regarding familial (genetic) risk of breast cancer
Cancer surgery, including:
Breast-Conserving Surgery, including the use of oncoplastic techniques to achieve the best possible cosmetic outcome
Mastectomy
Sentinel Node Biopsy and Frozen Section
Sentinel Node Biopsy and Frozen Section
Axillary Clearance
Some breast reconstructive options
Sensation Preserving Mastectomy. This is a new technique that A/Prof Mak offers to patients undergoing a skin or nipple sparing mastectomy with reconstruction. Preserving the nerve that supplies sensation to the skin / nipple is dependent on patient anatomy. For patients having a reconstruction using their own tummy tissue (DIEP flap), A/Prof Mak works with Dr Joe Dusseldorp at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse to try to regain sensation to the tummy skin.
Breast reduction for very large breasts (macromastia). A/Prof Mak and Dr Graham offer this service for patients with very large breasts causing problems with neck or shoulder pain. Medicare rebates may apply for this service. A/Prof Mak and Dr Graham operate simultaneously, to cut down operating time. Contact the rooms for costs and further information.
On site ultrasound +/- needle biopsy of suitable lesions
Patient Information Leaflets written by Dr Mak to explain Common Breast Conditions, and, Risk and Complications of Common Breast Procedures/Operations.
HIC Online services mean we can process your medicare rebate for you on the spot.
The Multidisciplinary Approach To Breast Cancer
Cindy is part of a multidisciplinary team of skilled healthcare professionals at the Mater and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
The multidisciplinary approach has been shown in international research to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients. Cindy works with a team of health care professionals which include other surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, geneticists and breast care nurses to discuss your case.
We consider your individual needs, health issues and the pathology of your breast cancer to develop treatment plans that would best suit you and improve your outcome. These plans are discussed with you and you will then be referred to the appropriate specialists for further discussion and treatment.
You are not obligated to follow the treatment plan suggested by the multidisciplinary team, but it is certainly worthwhile taking into account the advice of a large body of experience. The multidisciplinary approach ensures that internationally accepted standards of ‘Best Practice’ are met.
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a state-of-the-art independent cancer treatment and research hospital for public and private patients, located alongside Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney in Camperdown. Patients that would previously have been admitted to RPA Hospital for breast surgery will now receive surgery there. You do not need to have private insurance to have your surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Patients will have single rooms, with lovely views, and their own bathrooms. Our Newtown rooms are just around the corner from Lifehouse.