30 Apr 2011 : Understanding the Various Tests for Breast Cancer
| Topic: | Understanding the Various Tests for Breast Cancer |
| Content: | The talk will cover the various tests that breast cancer patients and survivors usually go through during diagnostic, treatment and post-treatment stages, such as mammography, ultrasound imaging, various blood tests, patscan, MRI, tumor marker (CEA, CA153), breast cancer genetic screening, and so on. Audience will get an understanding on what these tests are, why they are needed, and their possible risks and side-effect implications. |
| Speaker: | Dr. Hung Wai Ka - Consultant Surgeon, Specialist in General Surgery |