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- Venus - Breast cancer stage IV
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Venus, 54 years old, was diagnosed with invasive catheter cancer at a local hospital in July 2023. Worried about the side effects of traditional chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting, anemia, fatigue, and decreased immunity, Venus resolutely refused chemotherapy. After learning about the minimally invasive technologies of St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou, Venus and her husband came to our hospital. After a series of examinations, the MDT of the hospital formulated a treatment plan for her involving interventional therapy and microwave ablation. After the first interventional treatment, the tumor was effectively controlled. Compared with the first admission examination, the tumor shrank significantly, from the original 8.5x3.2cm to 7.9x2cm.
- Mayette - Breast cancer
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Mayette, a breast cancer patient, was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2013. After about 2 years of conventional treatment, the effect was not good and the disease recurred in 2023. Ulcers appeared in the left breast and a huge mass of nearly 7cm grew in the breast. In March 2024, she came to St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou for treatment. The MDT of St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou conducted a detailed analysis of Mayette's condition and developed a minimally invasive plan of microwave ablation + arterial interventional treatment. After receiving minimally invasive comprehensive treatment, the breast tumor almost disappeared in 3 months and she has now returned to normal life.
- Leonisa – Breast cancer stage IV
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Leonisa, 50 years old, is a stage IV breast cancer patient. In March 2022, a lump was found in her right breast during the examination. After the mastectomy, the pathological results showed breast cancer. After the mastectomy, Leonisa did not receive further treatment, but turned to drug therapy. But in January 2024, the cancer recurred again. She chose to come to St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou for minimally invasive treatment. The doctor developed a comprehensive treatment plan of "interventional therapy + particle implantation + gene targeted therapy" for Leonisa. At present, she has returned to the workplace and her life is back on track.
Breast cancer is also the most common cancer among women in Malaysia. An average of 4,000 new cases are reported in Malaysia each year, with 1 in 9 women diagnosed with breast cancer.
| Stage | Description | 5-Year Survival Rate |
| Stage I | Early stage; tumor small and localized | ~99% |
| Stage II | Localized disease, possibly spread to nearby nodes | ~93% |
| Stage III | Locally advanced, significant spread to lymph nodes | ~70% |
| Stage IV | Metastatic disease; cancer has spread to distant sites | ~29% |
The treatment of breast cancer is not a one-size-fits-all approach, but comprehensive one. In addition to traditional surgical methods, doctors will consider the individual circumstances of each patient (such as the type of breast cancer, stage, age, physical condition, etc.) and may incorporate interventional therapy, cryotherapy, iodine seed implantation, and other minimally invasive techniques to develop the most suitable treatment plan.
- Interventional Therapy
Interventional therapy mainly involves injecting anti-tumor drugs into the primary lesion of breast cancer or other metastatic tumor tissues. Drugs are directly given to the tumor site through blood vessels, and drugs can directly treat tumor cells, with more direct and faster effects and less harm to the human body.
- Microwave Ablation
In Microwave Ablation(MWA), a probe will be inserted into tumors, and micro electromagnetic waves will be released to destroy and ablate the cancerous tissues directly. Targeting clearly and affecting intensely on the tumor, MWA won't produce obvious side effects to normal tissues.
- Seeds Implantation
The particles are placed directly into the possible path of the tumor or metastatic tissue. The implanted particles will continuously emit γ rays in the tumor, accurately targeting cancer cells. 2 mm minimally invasive, no need for resection, no need for radiotherapy or chemotherapy, retaining cervical tissue, good efficacy and fast recovery, reducing the risk of metastasis and recurrence.
- Cryotherapy
“Extreme Cold”+“Extreme Hot” treatment. Ultra-low temperature freezes the tumor into an ice ball, causing coagulative necrosis of the tumor cells, and then rapidly heats the tumor tissue to thaw and explode it. No surgery required, small incision, few side effects. Suitable for early treatment of cervical cancer.
With the development of medical technology, breast reconstruction surgery also provide breast cancer patients with a choice of restoring breast shape and life quality improvement.
Two choices of breast reconstruction：
▪ Simultaneous breast reconstruction: Perform breast reconstruction surgery immediately after matectomy. By this method, numbers of surgical procedures and risk of infection can be reduced and the patient can get a more natural effect in the breast shape.
▪ Asynchronous breast reconstruction: Perform breast reconstruction surgery after a period of mastectomy. By this method, the patient will get a wound, and the risk of leaving scar is higher.
Two methods of breast reconstruction：
▪ Prosthesis implantation reconstruction: Use a breast implant (such as silicone to restore breast shape. The surgery can be performed immediately after mastectomy, or performed after the process of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and other adjunctive therapy.
▪ Autologous tissue transplantation reconstruction: This method is to transplant tissues of other parts of the patient’s body (such as rectus abdominis or latissimus dorsi) to restore the breast. It’s applicable for those patients who are not willing to use breast implant or not suitable for prosthesis reconstruction method.
Breast reconstruction not only can help the patient restore breast shape, but also can improve their self-confidence and quality of life. Besides, the two breasts are balanced in weight after reconstruction, which can help to reduce the problems of neck and shoulder pain and scoliosis caused by resection of single breast.
Conventional Therapy
Minimally Invasive Treatment
High risk
High safety
Great trauma, heavy bleeding, great pain and metastasis after surgery
Minimal trauma, less pain and less damage to normal tissue
Significant side effects, high recurrence rate and high risk of complications
Minimal side effects and low recurrence rate
Dr. Dai Wenyan
Director of Oncology Department
Director of Breast Cancer Center
CACA Guideline For Holistic Integrative Management of Cancer Expert Certificate
Education:
Department of Clinical Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University
Research Area:
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Breast Tumors and Oncology
Specializations:
Dr. Dai specializes in non-vascular minimally invasive interventional therapies, which include:
Combined Knife Therapy
Microwave Ablation
Particle Implantation
NanoKnife
