Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum inaugurates Fakeeh University Hospital’s Breast Centre at Dubai Silicon Oasis

  • Date: 25-Feb-2022
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:UAE
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Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum inaugurates Fakeeh University Hospital’s Breast Centre at Dubai Silicon Oasis

Fakeeh University Hospital, a world-class healthcare, and academic facility in the UAE, launched its Breast Centre on the 18th of February 2022. This momentous occasion was marked by HH Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum officially inaugurating the Centre followed by a facility tour. Following the launch, the event also included ‘My Hope Story’, a panel of inspiring breast cancer survivors and patients who shared their personal experiences and stories. Speaking at the launch, HH Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum addressed the “My Hope Story’ panel “These women empower me and so many others by their strength, courage, and resilience and we all have so much to learn from them.” Whilst offering a wide range of breast care services, the Centre, run by a multidisciplinary and highly experienced team, specializes in treating malignant breast conditions including Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) – Non-invasive/Pre-invasive Breast Cancer, Invasive Breast Cancer (ILC or IDC), Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS), Lymph Node Biopsy and Axillary Dissection - standard technique used in the staging and treatment of the axilla in breast cancer, as well as non-cancerous breast conditions including, fibrosis and simple cysts in the breast. Breast Mastectomy is also a key surgery offered by Fakeeh University Hospital’s dedicated