Dr Heidi Peverill

18/04/2022

Regularly checking your breasts is important for ⁠
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Get into the habit of checking your breasts in the shower once a month.⁠ Check for changes in how they look and feel and don’t forget to check your armpits and collarbones too!⁠
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If you notice a change or something unusual, book in with your GP.

14/04/2022

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery combines surgical oncology with the latest plastic surgery techniques to improve cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction following breast cancer surgery.

Read ‘All about Oncoplastics’ in my latest blog: https://www.drheidipeverill.com/blog

11/04/2022

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery has transformed the way we can achieve cosmetic outcomes for women with breast cancer.

It’s a great option that we are lucky to have.

Read ‘All about Oncoplastics’ in my latest blog: https://www.drheidipeverill.com/blog

08/04/2022

✨ How can I preserve my fertility?

✨ What effects will treatment have on my fertility?

✨ How much does egg freezing/embryo freezing cost?

I provide answers to these questions and more in my latest blog, ‘Fertility and Breast Cancer’: https://www.drheidipeverill.com/blog

04/04/2022

One of the most common concerns of women diagnosed with breast cancer, is how cancer will affect their opportunities to have children later in life.

Some cancer treatments, like surgery alone, pose minimal risks to fertility, while other treatments can have an impact on fertility.

Find out more in my latest blog 'Fertility and Breast Cancer': https://www.drheidipeverill.com/blog

28/03/2022

‘Female-to-male (FTM) Top surgery’ or ‘reconstructive chest surgery’ is a safe and effective surgery that trans people, presumed female at birth, may choose to affirm their gender.

I write about this surgery which I provide at Gold Coast Private Hospital in my latest blog: https://www.drheidipeverill.com/blog

25/03/2022

Being able to take preventative steps following a BRCA mutation diagnosis can dramatically reduce the chance of getting breast cancer and support a person to live a healthy and breast cancer-free life.

Find out more in my latest blog: https://www.drheidipeverill.com/blog/what-are-the-brca-genes-and-what-should-we-all-know-about-them

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22/03/2022

What are the BRCA genes and what should we know about them?

I answer this question in my latest blog!

Read it here: https://www.drheidipeverill.com/blog/what-are-the-brca-genes-and-what-should-we-all-know-about-them

20/03/2022

Did you know there are things you can do before your surgery which can help you get the best outcome?

Such as avoiding drinking and smoking 🥃, exercising in the lead up to your surgery so you’re strong 💪 , and developing a positive mindset by doing things you enjoy 💕

Swipe to find out more.

15/03/2022

Your Breast Cancer Surgeon is here to help! Get the most out of your next visit with them by asking these important questions.

14/03/2022

Given what we know about the link between alcohol and breast cancer, it’s great to read stories like Briana’s normalising sobriety and alcohol-free beverages.

Briana can still go to parties with her drink of choice (non-alcoholic) and wake up feeling good the next day.

It’s also been a great conversation starter for Briana!

Read her story on the ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/alcohol-free-drinks-grow-in-popularity/100687462

After quitting alcohol six months ago, Briana Cowan became obsessed with the growing industry of non-alcohol beers, wines and spirits.

10/03/2022

Have you set a monthly reminder in your phone to ? 📱

If not, how do you remember to do your monthly self-checks?

Share your tips in the comments. They may help other women!