OUR VISION IS TO GIVE WOMEN OF ALL AGES ACCESSIBLE, WORLD-CLASS BREAST CANCER TREATMENT AND HOLISTIC CARE.
The Royal Hospital for Women supports women from screening through to breast cancer treatment that involves the latest medical and surgical advancements, to fertility preservation and psychological support.
OUR TEAM
Oncoplastic Breast and General Surgeons Dr Sarah Forsyth (BSc. MBBS. MS (Advanced Breast Surgery). FRACS) and Dr Samantha Chen (MBBS (Hons). MS (Advanced Breast Surgery). MIPDEd. FRACS).
Our committee of Co-chairs Ali Handley and Lauren Kozica, Gemma McFarland, Clementine Whyte, Anna Solomon and Tala Bennett are deeply passionate about breast health and ensuring women have access to outstanding care.
THE FACTS
- Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most common cancer among women
- 1 in 7 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
- Around 1,000 young women aged under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year
- The Breast Centre at The Royal cares for more than 2,500 women a year provides seamless, holistic care for each woman and her family
Dr Sarah Forsyth and Dr Samantha Chen with the magseed technology
The Royal Breast Foundation Committee
The Women's Breast Centre at The Royal
Breast Cancer survivor, Marie and her family celebrating the end of treatment
BREAST SERVICES AT THE ROYAL
The Royal Hospital for Women provides a unique and highly specialised breast service to the women in our local community.
This includes -
- On site BreastScreen NSW clinic where all women over the age of 40 can attend for a free screening mammogram
- Breast clinic where GP's can refer symptomatic women with breast concerns. We provide onsite breast imaging, diagnostic services including biopsy, and management of a wide variety of breast diseases. This includes breast cancer, benign breast disease, mastitis, and care for women at high risk of breast cancer
- State of the art operating theatres staffed by Breast and Plastic Surgeons trained in oncoplastic breast surgery techniques and advanced reconstructive techniques
- Holistic support services for women undergoing breast cancer treatment including fertility services, physiotherapy, menopause clinic, and psychological support.
OUR MISSION
The Royal Breast Foundation is proudly raising awareness and funds for specialised breast surgical equipment.
A new radiography system will help surgeons ensure small cancers have been removed completely whilst in the operating theatre. This technology allows surgeons to assess tumour margins, reducing the chance of a patient returning to the operating theatre for a second operation.
The Royal Hospital for Women was the first metropolitan hospital in Sydney to trial Magseed technology. A magnetic seed is used to localise small tumours before surgery. This has replaced the invasive hookwire procedure which can be distressing and painful for women undergoing breast surgery.
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