Delivering Comprehensive Breast Health Services

At Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City’s Breast Care Centre, we aim to provide an integrated and holistic approach to improve and restore total well-being and self-esteem for women on breast health. Our goal is to improve access, coordination of care, education and support for those requiring breast care.

We provide a wider and deeper range of understanding about breast cancer, surgery and/or treatment, comprehensive range of everyday wear and accessories for patients undergoing mastectomy and chemotherapy.

Delivering Comprehensive Breast Health Services

Breast Care Centre Services

Early detection screenings and breast imaging

Mammogram Screening: A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray breast screening that detects changes in breast tissues, like a lump in the breast. The Ministry of Health (MoH) Malaysia recommends an annual mammography for all women above the age of 50.
Breast Ultrasound Screening: For women below the age of 50, an ultrasound is recommended to detect any abnormalities of changes in the breast tissue.

Breast diagnostic and surgery services

Biopsy: If changes are detected in breast tissue, a biopsy is performed to confirm or rule out breast cancer by removing and analysing a cell sample from the area.
Lumpectomy: A lumpectomy removes the part of the breast with cancer cells and is recommended if the infected portion is small and contained.
Mastectomy: A mastectomy surgery involves removing the entire breast and is recommended for large tumours or patients at high risk of recurrence.

Treatments with the latest medical technology

Radiation Therapy: A treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours.
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT): A single, targeted dose of radiation therapy is delivered directly to the tumour site during surgery.
Chemotherapy: The use of drugs to target fast-growing cancer cells.
Hormone Therapy: A treatment for most tumours that test positive for either oestrogen or progesterone receptors. HER2-Targeted Therapy: A drug therapy for HER2+ breast cancer.
HER2-Targeted Therapy: A drug therapy for HER2+ breast cancer treatment.

Breast care information and resources

A library with books include dietary advice, information regarding treatment for breast cancer, emotional experiences of women and books providing advice on coping with a breast cancer diagnosis.
A selection of booklets to read
Breast forms to learn breast examination.
Videos regarding treatment of breast cancer

Breast lymphoedema services

Our team works with you to manage lymphoedema, a condition often causing swelling in breast cancer patients due to disrupted lymph fluid flow or damaged lymph nodes.

Education centre and counselling for women
on breast-related issues

Our team provides education on general health and breast health issues, along with supportive counselling to help patients manage emotional challenges of cancer.

Post operative care that includes bra
fitting and prosthesis

Fitting is provided immediately after surgery to help patients through the first 6 - 8 weeks with specially designed post-operative compression bra and lightweight temporary breast forms.We also provide a full range of breast prostheses, bras and swimsuits for patients.

Beautiful, functional headscarves, hats and
wigs for chemotherapy patients

We provide a good selection of headscarves, hats and wigs made for women who have lost their hair, which helps protect the scalp and cultivate hair growth.

Comprehensive treatment and care by
multi-disciplinary team of consultants

Our team of breast specialists includes experienced consultants in various specialties who collaborate to provide comprehensive breast treatment and care. This includes a tumour board that meets to review cancer patients from an exclusive multidisciplinary perspective to ensure the best outcomes.

Compassionate care and support by
dedicated breast care nurses

Our experienced and knowledgeable breast care nurses are there every step of the way, answering questions and providing practical as well as emotional support, advice and information at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. They will be present when you receive test results from your consultant. If further treatment is required, she and the doctor will discuss treatment options with you.