Breast Care Center

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"Comprehensive Breast Care: From Early Detection to Post-Surgical Treatment Support by Specialists"

The Breast Surgery Department provides outpatient care in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, including surgical treatment for patients during breastfeeding.In addition, board-certified breast surgeons from a designated Breast Cancer Care Center provide care ranging from detailed examinations following breast cancer screening to postoperative hormone therapy.If breast cancer is diagnosed, we will also refer you to a specialized hospital where surgery and chemotherapy can be performed, so you can receive the necessary treatment with confidence.

  • Surgical Management of Mastitis

    Most cases of mastitis during lactation are “stasis mastitis,” caused by milk retention in the ducts, which can be managed through lactation guidance from midwives. However, if infection develops, it can progress to “suppurative mastitis,” characterized by severe breast redness, pain, and fever, requiring surgical drainage. Please consult your regular obstetrician or midwife first; if breast surgery consultation is deemed necessary, visit our outpatient clinic.

    Surgical Management of Mastitis

  • Post-Screening Detailed Examination and Breast Biopsy

    Breast cancer screening aims for early detection through imaging studies such as mammography and ultrasound in asymptomatic individuals. If further evaluation is needed after screening, a tissue biopsy may be performed to collect a sample from the affected area. We may perform ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy for definitive diagnosis, depending on the findings.

    Post-Screening Detailed Examination and Breast Biopsy

  • Post-Breast Cancer Surgery Hormone Therapy and Follow-up

    Breast cancer hormone therapy typically continues for 5–10 years, with follow-up monitoring needed for about 10 years post-surgery. We provide ongoing hormone therapy and regular follow-up examinations for patients whose treatment at cancer centers has stabilized. Please bring a patient referral document from your current treating hospital. Using the “Tokyo Medical Coordination Notebook” (東京都医療連携手帳) facilitates information sharing between medical facilities, ensuring appropriate care.

     

    Reference: Tokyo Medical Coordination Notebook (Breast Cancer)>

    *Links to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Health Care Bureau website (tokyo.lg.jp)

    Post-Breast Cancer Surgery Hormone Therapy and Follow-up

  • Physician (Part-time) Yuko Ishibashi, M.D.

  • Physician (Part-time) Tsuchida, M.D.

  • Physician (Part-time) Rikako Hashimoto, M.D.