What to expect

The first visit is an organized and welcoming process. Our goal is to help you understand your situation, answer all of your questions, and plan the next step with confidence.

There is no need for fear — even if there is a finding, the majority are benign, and most evaluations involve preventive assessment.

Before the visit

To make your visit as effective as possible:

Bring any previous imaging studies (mammography, ultrasound, MRI) if available.
Note your symptoms, their duration, and any changes you have observed.
Bring your personal and family health history.

A list of questions helps ensure that no concern is left unaddressed.

The process during the visit

Medical history — We discuss your personal and family history, any symptoms, and previous examinations.
Clinical breast and axillary examination — Palpation and visual inspection are performed. It is painless and takes only a few minutes.
Review of imaging studies — We review previous mammograms or ultrasounds, identify any abnormalities, and discuss their assessment.
Planning the next steps — If additional evaluation, biopsy, or follow-up is needed, we establish a timeline and method. In every case, the decision is made together with you, with full information provided.

What to remember

The first visit is informative and guiding — it does not mean a cancer diagnosis.
The majority of women visiting a breast surgeon for the first time are found to have benign conditions or are undergoing preventive screening.
An honest discussion about fears, concerns, and options reduces anxiety and strengthens your participation in your own healthcare.

A note from the surgeon: It is important that you feel comfortable discussing anything that concerns you. Knowledge and timely evaluation give you strength and control — fear does not need to be part of the process.