The Life Groenkloof Hospital breast care centre
The Life Groenkloof Hospital breast care centre offers a full array of collaborative information services, including coordination to the various departments for screenings and diagnosis to innovative treatment.
The Life Groenkloof Hospital breast care centre focuses on a patient-centred care approach and works closely with the hospital’s multi-disciplinary team. The specialised nursing practitioner will ensure support and counselling to patients and their families throughout the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The specialised nursing practitioner’s support service is free of charge and is based at Life Groenkloof Hospital.
TREATMENT
Our personalised multidisciplinary team approach ensures that patients receive the care that is best for them. The breast care centre specialists consist of:
- general surgeons,
- plastic and reconstructive surgeons,
- pathologists,
- radiologists,
- medical oncologists,
- radiation oncologists,
- psychologists,
- physiotherapists and
- dieticians.
The multidisciplinary team of health professionals meet to discuss all relevant treatment options and develop an individual treatment plan for each breast cancer patient, which is specifically tailored with a unique treatment strategy.
Life Groenkloof Hospital
Breast Care Centre
50 George Storrar Drive, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0181
Tel: 012 424 3860 |
Email: breastcare.groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
The recommended treatment plan would commonly include a combination of treatments such as:
- surgery,
- reconstructive surgery,
- radiation therapy,
- chemotherapy and
- hormonal therapy.
SUPPORT SERVICE
Pre-operative care for breast surgery patients
Once the surgeon discussed the various treatment options with the patient, the specialised nurse practitioner will assist the patient with:
- pre-operative counselling and information;
- support services such as psychologists;
- emotional support, including family.
Post-operative general care
After the patient’s surgery, the specialised nurse practitioner will be on hand to assist with possible complications from the procedures as well as tips to ensure optimal recovery.
The specialised nurse practitioner will assist with the following:
- support in hospital as well as at home;
- general discharge advice;
- assistance and instructions on drain care and wound care;
- up-to-date information on external services such as external prosthesis, wig, suppliers, undergarments, etc.;
- telephonic follow-up post-operative to check on patients’ progress; and
- any other questions patients may have.
All information will be handled with the strictest of confidence and personal attention is given to patients during the different stages of treatment.
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
If there are any changes in the look and feel of your breasts, contact your doctor for a consultation.
Visit us at Life Groenkloof Hospital | Pretoria | Life Healthcare for a detailed list of our healthcare professionals. Put your health first and contact us.
Breast Cancer not only affects females
Males can also be affected by Breast Cancer.
Dealing with a life changing event can be overwhelming, but there is always hope
If there are any changes in the look and feel of your breasts, contact your doctor for a consultation. Early detection is key.
Donate any wool during October for drain bags and beanies for Breast Cancer patients
You can support those who are facing Breast Cancer. Donate any wool at Life Groenklof Hospital’s reception during October – we create beautiful drain bags and beanies for our Breast Cancer patients.
Life Groenkloof Hospital
Breast Care Centre
50 George Storrar Drive, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0181
Tel: 012 424 3860 |
Email: breastcare.groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
