Dr Nicole F. S. Yap.
FRACS MBBS ( Melb) A.Mus A
BREAST AND SKIN SPECIALIST BREAST SURGEON
Bespoke Breast Care
One size doesn’t fit all
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Benign
Lumps
Non-Palpable Lesions
Pain
Mastitis
Pre cancer conditions
Cancer
Signs and symptoms
Investigations
Management
Role of genetics
Lifestyle choices
Aesthetic
Breast augmentation
Breast reduction
Breast lift
Nipple reconstruction
Dr Nicole F.S Yap.
FRACS MBBS ( Melb) A.Mus A
BREAST AND SKIN SPECIALIST BREAST SURGEON
Breast cancer now affects 1 in 7 women in the Western world and therefore everyone will eventually know someone who has been affected.
I am a Specialist Breast surgeon and director of Breast Institute Australia. I treat both the cancer and the cosmetic outcome at the same surgery. I have treated patients with this pathology from the ages of 27 to 94, and it belies me to reach out to everyone, including men, to not be afraid and to seek early advice, if you have any concerns about any signs or symptoms related to your breasts.
Throughout the ages, the breast has been the symbol of femininity, reproductivity, and sexuality. To defile this is almost sacrosanct. It can also create psychological harm with far reaching effects to not only those affected but to those close to the individual including family and friends. There is also an increasing incidence in the younger (less than 50 years) age groups. The United States statistics indicate that this incidence is increasing by 2% every year. Currently 25% of all breast cancers are under the age of 50 years.
Despite the rising incidence there is a decreasing mortality, due to increased public awareness, yet the younger age groups still tend to present to health professionals late in the disease.
This could be due to fear of the unknown, or the fear of potentially defiling that which represents their femininity.
This is where my role exists. As a Specialist Breast Surgeon, I have the ability to remove and treat the breast cancer whilst maintaining or possibly improving the aesthetic/cosmetic outcome. This only requires development of a rapport with a single surgeon rather than two. This improvement in the approach to the management of breast cancer should enable patients to deal with this disease in a positive way. A positive mind assists in achieving an overall improved outcome.
Appointments can be made within 24 hours for urgent enquires, and time of diagnosis to operation is often possible within 1 week. Read more about Dr Nicole Yap.
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Bespoke Breast Care
One Size doesn’t fit all
British Film Festival Media Preview: A Night to Remember with ABCC
Greetings, film enthusiasts and advocates of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Last night marked a special moment as I had the privilege to attend the media preview of the British Film Festival at the iconic Palace Cinemas Como South Yarra. The evening's highlight was...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to once again highlight the fact that breast cancer affects one in seven women in Australia, making it the second leading cause of cancer death in females. WOMEN UNDER 50 NEED BETTER ACCESS TO LIFE SAVING BREAST CANCER...
Cancer in the under 50s is rising, globally – why?
I’m sharing this article to demonstrate that other organisations also believe in the concept that the incidence of cancers is increasing in the age groups under 50. Biologically these cancers tend to be aggressive and management should be tailored to the individual...
Palace Cinema selects Australian Breast Care Centre as official charity partner
I am excited to announce that my not-for-profit charity foundation, the Australian Breast Care Centre (ABCC) has been selected as the official charity partner by Palace Cinemas for the upcoming British Film Festival launching with the film Mrs Harris Goes to Paris...
Dr Nicole Yap’s interview with 3AW Mornings
In light of women's health week, I thought I should share my interview with 3AW mornings. I was driving along listening to the issues regarding the sudden changes with access to mammograms, a very important topic. This is an issue very close to my heart because as a...
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Congratulations to National Breast Cancer Foundation for hosting 20 years of Pink Ribbon Breakfast events! Please support this worthy cause and host an event this October during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. #CheckThoseBreasts
DNA screening program detecting gene mutations – Monash University
It is refreshing to see that Monash University has also officially come on board as supporting one of Australian Breast Care Centre's key mission pieces - Genetic Testing for cancer risk. My message is that you don't have to have a known family history of...
Daffodil Day
Get involved and help save lives this Daffodil Day! The Australian Breast Care Centre and myself, encourage you to join the thousands supporting cancer research today, Thursday, 25th August. Please support the @CancerCouncil Daffodil Day Appeal. For all that...
Study on sexual health in breast cancer survivors
This study I felt was particularly important, and caught my attention as I now don't feel so alone in battling this important subject. As a Specialist Breast surgeon I have been able to address this area both physically and psychologically. This is due to the fact,...
Take 5, August 4th, Page 21
My patient Meg Obinata shares her story with Take 5 magazine about her experience losing her mother to breast cancer, and later developing breast cancer after having two children. Meg mentions the nipple and skin-sparing mastectomy I performed, helping her to feel...