Breast Cancer – Breast Unit Clinical Training

Programme description

The portfolio of our Certified Breast Unit comprises breast diagnostics, breast conserving surgery, reconstructive surgery, intra-operative radiotherapy, neo-adjuvant and adjuvant systemic treatment as well as all aspects of treatment for advanced breast cancer. During your 3–6 month observership, the program will encompass all aspects of caring for breast cancer patients. The main component will be clinical, through participation in consultations and multidisciplinary team meetings. Additionally, opportunities to visit and observe our state-of-the-art departments (including radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, imaging, and palliative care) will be available. You will improve your understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, during weekly multidisciplinary meetings with our radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, breast surgeons, pathologists and breast cancer nurses. The team is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for its patients in the panel of available options of diagnosis and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on trying to ensure the very best standard of care, while in parallel respecting patients’ preferences and pertaining to high quality of patient’s life.