The Breast Clinic at Emirates Hospital Dubai

One out of ten women is struck by breast cancer. A female technologist performs all our ultrasounds and mammograms. Breast cancer is the commonest female cancer, and accounts for the most cancer deaths in women. Eighteen percent of women who develop breast cancer will be under 50 years of age and with average 50% mortality this will produce a significant number of deaths in a population of wives and mothers. There are now major health programmes involved in research and development into prevention, early detection, and new treatments with the aim of reducing the morbidity and mortality from breast cancer The diagnosis is made by a combination of mammography, breast ultra-sound and increasingly core biopsy and histopathology of the breast lesion rather than the previously used fine needle aspiration and cytological analysis. A step by step guide to Breast Self Examination
When examining the breasts, use a vertical pattern, cover the entire breast and use varying pressure light, medium and firm using the pads, not the tips, of the fingers. The best time to check yourself is right after your period, when breast swelling and tenderness is over. Post-menopausal women should perform exams at the same time of the month, every month, so that it's not forgotten. Check your breasts using the following steps:
Lying Down Place a pillow under your right shoulder. Put your right hand under your head. Check your entire breast area with the finger-pads of your left hand. Use small circles and follow up and down pattern. Repeat on your left breast.
Before a Mirror Check for any changes in breasts' shape or look. Note any skin or nipple changes like dimpling or discharge. Inspect breasts in four steps: arms at side, arms overhead, hands on hips pressing firmly to flex chest muscles, and bending forward.
In the Shower Raise your right arm. With soapy hand and fingers flat, check your right breast. Use the method described in the ‘Lying Down’ step. Repeat on your left breast.
What to look for Lump or thickening (breast, underarm), Red or hot skin, Orange peel skin, Dimpling or puckering, Unusual pain, Itch or rash especially in nipple area, Retracted nipple, Change in direction of nipple axis, A sore on the breast that doesn't heal. The Breast Center at the Emirates Hospital is designed to give you all the services you need under one roof. Every mammogram is read by two specially trained radiologists, a rare service. Early and accurate diagnosis makes Emirates Hospital one of the best. Every patient is educated so she is equipped to participate in her treatment options. The woman's mind and spirit are addressed as well as her body. At the Emirates Hospital Breast Center every woman receives comprehensive and coordinated care, utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach which features the latest technology and a well trained and caring staff. Among the Breast Center's outstanding features are:
Comprehensive Coordinated Care: The multidisciplinary team includes:
Radiology – One female Radiologist dedicated to mammography
Pathology - Cytopathologist with special interest in breast pathology
Surgery - Surgeons participate in weekly pretreatment planning conferences
Portable ultrasound with intra-op probe
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology- We will co-ordinate all your radiation needs with an Outside facility.
Reconstructive Surgery- Referrals to participating surgeons with an emphasis on breast conservation
Psychosocial- Ongoing support groups , Breast Friends program (a peer-support mentoring program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients)
A staff of R.N.s, Mammography Technologists, and Clerical Staff: Reception, Scheduling, Admitting, Filing Clerks for Medical Records
Treatment Planning Conferences- The conferences are held weekly utilizing a multidisciplinary team.
Second Opinion Services - This service is for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The service includes review by a medical oncologist, a radiologist, and a pathologist and provides recommendations for treatment options and information on clinical trials.
State-of-the-Art Technology- Imaging Services
Mammography- every mammogram is independently read by two dedicated breast radiologists
Screening mammography
Diagnostic mammography
Ultrasound
Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsy & Fine Needle Aspiration
Pre-op Needle Localization
Outside Film Consultation/Review
Breast Consultation
IMRI