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Breast Center

The Medical City's Breast Center is located on the 6th floor, Nursing Tower B.

PHONE: 8-988-1000 / 8-988-7000 ext. 6527 / 6528

PATIENT SERVICES / Programs and Services

Leading Breast Cancer Unit

The Medical City's Breast Center is the center for ambulatory care of women at risk for developing breast cancer or already diagnosed with the disease. The Center also delivers screening packages for breast cancer and subsequent same-day breast ultrasound if needed for better interpretation of mammographies. So, whether it is prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or a second opinion that is sought, our breast care hospital is ready to help find the answers in a quick and timely manner. 

The Breast Center operates the country's first Stereotactic Mammotome Breast Biopsy System which allows computer-guided, minimally invasive biopsies that preserve breast tissue and can be done quickly and safely. Its superior imaging modalities include Digital Mammogram, Breast Ultrasound, and Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Biopsy Coil, a device that maps the tumor's location inside the breast more sharply.

Services

Our Breast Center operates as a breast cancer hospital in the Philippines. We provide state-of-the-art treatments and compassionate services for breast cancer patients. You can trust us to address your specific needs, concerns, and preferences with compassion and expertise.

Comprehensive Breast Consultation with Breast Surgeons

Breast Imaging Procedures

Digital Mammography

Digital Mammography is imaging through ionizing radiation and is also called Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM). It is done annually on asymptomatic women starting at 40 years old as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer or upon the request of the Attending Physician (AP). The procedure is also used to evaluate a patient with symptoms such as a breast lump/lumps, pain and/or nipple discharge.

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis is a newly developed form of three-dimensional (3D) imaging of the breast to improve the accuracy of Mammography (2D). It is done on symptomatic women such as those with a breast mass, pain, asymmetric thickening/nodularity or nipple discharge at age 40 and above.

Digital Mammography (Compression Magnification)

Digital Mammography (Compression Magnification) entails the use of a magnification table to allow the interpreting practitioner to assess the area of suspicious microcalcification for size, shape and distribution of the particles.

Digital Mammography (Spot Compression)

Digital Mammography (Spot Compression (also called a compression mammogram, a focal compression mammogram, or focal compression) is a type of mammogram in which only a small area of the breast is compressed (by a small plate or cone) during the procedure. The purpose of a spot compression mammogram is to achieve better imaging of a particular region of the breast.

Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography is an imaging tool that uses high frequency sound waves. It is done to characterize breast lumps as either solid or cystic, and also done in women less than 40 years old or pregnant women with breast problems.

Ultrasound-guided Breast Procedures

Ultrasound-guided Breast Procedures are done at our Breast Center or breast cancer unit to determine the diagnosis of a breast mass. This procedure takes about 30 minutes and is done under ultrasound guidance. It is used in the following biopsy procedures:

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a procedure that uses a fine gauge needle to extract fluid from a cyst.

Core Needle Biopsy (CN)

Core Needle Biopsy (CN) uses a g14 or large bore needle to remove tissue samples from a suspicious mass. At least five samples are taken.

Vacuum-Assisted Device (Mammotome)

Vacuum-Assisted Device (Mammotome) uses a core needle with vacuum assistance to collect multiple tissue samples in one insertion. This is usually done to completely excise benign lesions of the breast.

Needle or Wire Localization

Needle or wire localization uses a guide wire that is placed into the suspicious area to help the surgeon locate the lesion for open surgical biopsy.

Mammography-Guided Breast Procedures

Mammography-Guided Breast Procedures are done to get tissue confirmation from a mammographically detected suspicious area of the breast.

Vacuum-Assisted Device (Mammotome) with Stereotactic Guidance

Vacuum-Assisted Device (Mammotome) with Stereotactic Guidance, which uses a core needle with vacuum assistance to collect multiple tissue samples in one insertion. The procedure takes about two hours.

Ultrasound-Guided Breast Marking

Ultrasound-Guided Breast Marking is done to assist the Surgeon in locating breast modules specifically non-palpable lesions. This procedure takes about 15-30 minutes.

Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) with Intraoperative Radiation Treatment (IORT)

Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) with Intraoperative Radiation Treatment (IORT) is an innovative approach to treating breast cancer that offers patients a shorter course of treatment and better outcomes compared to traditional multi-fractionated radiation therapy. IORT delivers a single, higher dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during surgery instead of delivering multiple doses over several weeks as standard radiation therapy does.

Nipple-Sparing/Skin-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Nipple-Sparing/Skin-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction aims to preserve the patient's natural breast skin and nipple, minimizing scarring and promoting a more natural appearance post-surgery. The reconstructive surgery that follows immediately after the mastectomy helps women regain shape and restore their self-confidence.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure offered by our breast care unit that helps doctors determine whether cancer has spread beyond the initial tumor. It also helps reduce the likelihood of unnecessary lymph node removal, which can cause additional pain and complications for patients.

Oncoplastic Procedure

Oncoplastic Procedure combines the principles of cancer surgery with techniques from plastic surgery to create a natural-looking breast shape after the cancerous tissue has been removed. It's a way to not only remove the cancer but also restore a sense of confidence and femininity to those who may have lost it during their battle.

Image-Guided Biopsy Procedure

Image-Guided Biopsy Procedure uses imaging technology such as CT scans, MRI, or ultrasound to guide the needle directly to the tissue that needs to be tested. The whole procedure is performed at our breast care hospital and is typically done in under an hour. Patients can usually return to their regular activities right after.

Special Procedures

• Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
• Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy
• Ultrasound-Guided Vacuum-Assisted (Mammotome) Excision Biopsy
• Ultrasound-Guided Needle Localization or Wire Localization
• Ultrasound-Guided Breast Marking
• Stereotactic (Mammography-Guided Vacuum-Assisted Excision) Breast Biopsy
• Mammogram-Guided Needle or Wire Localization

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