Prof Elisabeth Elder

Experts / Prof Elisabeth Elder

Prof Elisabeth Elder

Specialist Breast Surgeon, Westmead Breast Cancer Institute; Lakeview Private Hospital

Professor Elisabeth Elder is a specialist breast surgeon at the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute and privately through Specialist Services at Lakeview Private Hospital.

Elisabeth is a surgeon at the forefront of the developing field of oncoplastic breast surgery; developing techniques that concentrate on achieving not only the best possible outcome for a woman’s breast cancer but also an excellent cosmetic outcome.

Elisabeth is one of the surgeons at the forefront of developing oncoplastic surgical techniques, which means that in appropriate cases she concentrates on a good cosmetic outcome as well as treating her patient’s cancer.

Oncoplastic surgery combines breast cancer surgery with plastic surgery. The combination of cosmetic and oncological treatments gives women more treatment options. For example Elisabeth might take out a cancer and do a breast lift or reduction as part of the same operation. For patients who need a mastectomy, Elisabeth offers a wide range of reconstructive options, including implant based reconstruction (often in combination with nipple sparing mastectomy) and tissue based reconstruction in collaboration with her plastic surgical colleagues.

The power of a text – How you can support patients after breast cancer therapy

In today’s podcast, a panel explores the EMPOWER-SMS GP and its success in supporting breast cancer survivors with practical text-based health messages.

The power of a text – How you can support patients after breast cancer therapy

In today’s podcast, a panel explores the EMPOWER-SMS GP and its success in supporting breast cancer survivors with practical text-based health messages.

By Dr Anna Singelton, Prof Elisabeth Elder, A/Prof Carolyn Ee, Robyn Kelly