Breast services
Where to find this service
Where to find this service
What we do
Our Western Health Breast Service treats over 200 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer each year, as well as supporting you if you are diagnosed with a benign condition. The service responds to your needs if you are a young woman with breast cancer, have advanced breast cancer and are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Services and facilities
Through our service you have access to:
- a multidisciplinary clinic and regular multidisciplinary case conferencing.
- best practice surgical and reconstructive techniques.
- a range of information resources in English and community languages.
- high quality breast care nurse service and access to psychosocial programs.
Our specialist Breast Care Nurse Consultants (BCN) are involved in your care, providing you and your families with information and support from diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up. The consultants spend time with you to outline and reiterate diagnosis information, planned treatments after discussion with consultant. They will also provide written information and links to support networks.
Day Oncology Unit
Our Day Oncology Unit provides management and treatment for people with cancer, and related medical conditions. It aims to provide personalised care for all people with cancer, supporting you, your family and your friends.
Symptom Urgent Review Clinic (SURC)
SURC is a specialist service located in the Day Oncology Unit dedicated to supporting patients at home who are suffering from side-effects after receiving chemotherapy treatment at Western Health. For more information visit our SURC page.
Contact
Place/Role: Breast Care Nurse
Phone: 8345 6896
Place/Role: Day Oncology Unit
Phone: 8345-6432.
After-hours contact:
1E on 8345-6440 or 8345-6150 (please ask for the Nurse in Charge) or Emergency on 8345-6939
Place/Role: Outpatients Department
Please contact if:
- You need an interpreter. We can arrange a professional interpreter. It is always better not to use a family member or friend to as they should be to support you.
- You have a disability that might mean you need a longer appointment or special help.
- Your appointment time no longer suits you.
Phone: 8345 1727 or 8345 1728
More information
The following brochures cover information on topics in multiple languages, including:
- Biopsies
- Breast Changes
- Breast Imaging
- Breast Soreness
- Cysts
- Fibroadenomas