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Consultant General Breast Surgeon
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Our diagnostic tests are here to accurately diagnose your condition. Dr CC Tan will conduct several tests if necessary to determine whether or not your lumps are cancerous.
Dr CC Tan may recommend any or several of the following diagnostic tests below to conduct his assessment. You may learn more about these diagnostic tests here.
A painless lump forming in your breast or underarm
Swelling in your armpit region or near your collarbone
Pain and tenderness around a lump.
A nipple that becomes pulled inward or retracted
Unusual discharge coming from your nipple
Changes in size, contour, texture to your skin around the breast area.
You can still have breast cancer without any symptoms. Get an accurate diagnosis & personalised screening plan from our MOH-accredited Breast Specialist Today.
make an enquiryA mammogram is a breast cancer screening test that involves taking an X-ray of your breasts. It is used to look for breast cancer in women who have an average risk of developing breast cancer.
Some benefits of a mammogram for breast cancer screening include:
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is a new imaging technology that addresses the limitations of a 2D mammography. DBT uses low dose radiation to capture the breast image from multiple angles to construct a 3-dimensional X-ray image of the breast.
Breast ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to produce high-quality images of your breast. The procedure can be used both as an alternative to mammograms or in addition to mammograms, depending on the situation.
Breast ultrasound is used to examine potential abnormalities or masses in your breasts, such as tumours, cysts and calcifications. It can also be used during biopsies and treatments.
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of your breast. The MRI scans provide your breast specialist with an accurate view of the internal appearance of your breast as well as any suspicious growth.
The procedure is highly recommended for individuals aged between 25 – 35 years old who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer.
If you had silicone injections in the past to augment your breasts, ultrasounds and mammograms might be ineffective. In such a case, your doctor may recommend an MRI scan. However, MRI is not recommended for routine screening of average-risk women.
An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy may be recommended by your doctor for a variety of reasons. These may include the following:
Aged 50 years and older
Have a family relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 50.
Have been diagnosed previously with another breast condition
Dense Breast Tissue
Get an accurate diagnosis & personalised screening plan from our MOH-accredited Breast Cancer Specialist Today.
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Dr. Tan Chuan Chien is a Fellowship-trained Breast and Endocrine Surgeon practicing as a Consultant General Surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore.
He also sees patients at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre and Parkway East Medical Centre. Dr. Tan is a registered Specialist Surgeon (General Surgery) in both Singapore and Australia.
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Get an accurate diagnosis & personalised screening plan from our MOH-accredited Breast Cancer Specialist Today.
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We are equipped with modern and updated equipment, and a team that will take care of all your needs.
Dr. Tan is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He is also accredited to practice as a Specialist in both Singapore and Australia.
Dr. Tan firmly believes that transdisciplinary care is the key to positive patient outcomes.
Dr Tan is available via video-consultations for patients who are not in Singapore.
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As a supporter of personalised breast care, I understand that no two patients are the same. I believe in tailoring management for each patient to meet each individual’s needs and expectations. A patient’s journey can be difficult and frustrating at times, so I strive to make this experience as pleasant and seamless as possible.
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After diagnostic tests reveal that your breast lumps are cancerous, the next step of treatment is surgery.
Various surgical options are available, depending on the size of the tumour, whether the cancer has spread, the severity of the cancer, and your general health conditions.
