Breast Cancer: Your Diagnosis, Treatment & Recovery Journey
You don't have to navigate it alone
I’m Dr Ru Udayasiri, a FRACS-qualified General and Breast Surgeon. I help patients understand their breast cancer diagnosis, explore their treatment options and feel supported every step of the way.
Your Breast Cancer Journey
1. Diagnosis — Imaging, biopsy and pathology
2. Understanding your cancer — Type, size, grade, receptors and lymph nodes
3. Your treatment plan — Your case is discussed by a multidisciplinary team
4. Treatment before surgery — When appropriate, treatment may be given before surgery
5. Surgery — Breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, with lymph node assessment when needed
6. Additional treatment — Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone or HER2-targeted therapy
7. Recovery — Recovery, rehabilitation, side effects and support
8. Follow-up — Monitoring, mammograms and survivorship
9. Ongoing concerns — What to watch for and when to seek help
Your treatment is individualised. Your care depends on your cancer, pathology, overall health and preferences.
Medical disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from your doctor or treating breast cancer team.
Every breast cancer is different. Your recommended investigations and treatment will depend on your individual diagnosis, pathology, medical history and preferences.
Medical information and treatment recommendations can change as new evidence becomes available. Please discuss your individual circumstances and treatment options with your treating doctor.
If you have urgent or concerning symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.
Trusted resources
For reliable, Australian breast cancer information and support:
Cancer Australia Information about breast cancer, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
Cancer Council Australia Patient information and cancer care resources.
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Information, practical support and resources for people affected by breast cancer.
BreastScreen Australia Information about breast screening and mammography.
Cancer Council Support Line 13 11 20 — confidential cancer information and support.
BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258 — information and support for people affected by breast cancer.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
Your privacy is important to us. We protect your personal and health information and handle it securely and confidentially.
Information we collect
We may collect your contact details, medical history, referrals, investigation and treatment information, Medicare and billing details.
How we use your information
Your information is used to provide and coordinate your care, communicate with your healthcare team, manage appointments and billing, maintain medical records and meet our legal obligations.
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Sharing information
Information may be shared with your treating doctors, hospitals, pathology and imaging providers, insurers and other healthcare providers involved in your care, where appropriate or required by law.
Your rights
You may request access to your information or ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles and Health Records Act 2001 (Vic).
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Dr Ru Udayasiri General & Breast Surgeon