Many breast cancers can now be cured, and treatments have become easier to cope with. However, the moment one is faced with a diagnosis of cancer, it is always causes a deep emotional crisis and distress. In fact, most people say that they have never faced a bigger and more frightening challenge in their life.

Trained counselors are available to help patients and their relatives who seek counseling to help them through the difficult issues caused by diagnosis of cancer.

For most people, meeting together with others who were in a similar situation can help to decrease feelings of anxiety, isolation or fear. Our support group provides a sense of community and opportunity to share experiences and learn different ways of dealing with problems. . Members of the group may have been in a similar situation before and it is quite possible that the group includes people with different types of cancer at different stages. This wider experience helps a patient to see her/his own problems from a different perspective.

Support group meeting was held on July 15th. 35 survivors attended the session. Sharing and caring amongst the women was evident and stress as a cause for development of cancer and recurrence was discussed. A movie named “why I wore a lipstick before my mastectomy” which was made by a survivor was screened.

The next support group meeting will be in Feb 2012
Previous support group meetings. February 2^nd 2011,July 16^th 2011& September 17^th 2011

We have a wide range of prosthesis available in cotton and silicone in different sizes, to use externally after mastectomy to restore body image. Mastectomy bra in various sizes and chicken fillets to add form and shape to breast are available

We are equipped with Lympha Press Plus specifically designed for management of lympoedema following treatment for breast cancer. Pre treatment cycle follows the principles of manual lymphatic drainage and helps in draining the proximal lymphatics prior to treatment.

Sequential compression allows a pneumatic massage for maximum results and comfort. The peristaltic compression and balancer cycle gives a relaxing massage while stimulating the circulation and lymphatic return.

We believe in holistic approach to management of cancer. Complementary therapies can reduce stress, tension, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression and helps to reduce the symptoms of cancer, such as pain, nausea , tiredness and poor appetite. Guidance for complementary therapies is provided at the centre.

Chennai breast centre with Penn Nalam , conducted a workshop for women and families whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. A very useful exhibition on various aspects of care, complementary therapy and interactive session were conducted.