Step 1 Appointments
Check your breast today! We have daily breast check-up by female staffs.
Please book your visit in advance.
Please feel free to contact our office for any services.
Step 2 Reception
First visit
Please bring your Japanese health insurance card and any results of your test if you have. You fill out your registration form for outpatient and Questionnaire (your concerns, medical history and family history).
Return visit
Please bring your Japanese health insurance card and clinic ID card.
Step 3 Changing clothes
For breast check-up visitors, we provide our hospital gown. You will change your clothes in the changing room before you see a doctor or receive breast imaging tests. Please come with the clothes easy to change and put your hair up.
After changing clothes, please wait next to the examination room until your name is called.
Step 4 Assessment by breast examination, breast imaging and biopsy
① Interviews and breast examination
After checking your Questionnaire form, breast examination will be done by the female doctor before or after breast imaging.
② Breast imaging
Digital Mammography
Mammogram is the breast x-ray. The trained female radiographer will explain how the mammogram is taken. Taking mammogram may be uncomfortable but only lasts a few seconds.
Breast Ultrasound
We provide breast ultrasound performed by trained female technicians or doctors to determine your breast health.Breast ultrasound is no x-ray exposure and painless procedure.
③ Biopsy
If warranted, biopsies (Fine needle aspiration cytology, Core needle biopsy) can be done to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.
>FAQ How do I get checked for breast cancer?
Step 5 Results
Trained doctor will check if there are changes in the breast tissue. We will explain your result through the monitor in the examination room.
It is important for us to share with you the results of the tests and to discuss about pros and cons of the treatment options. Please feel free to talk about your concerns and worries.
If you get diagnosed breast cancer, we will introduce variety range of hospitals and clinics.
Even if your result was negative for cancer, please always be aware your breast. You are in charge of your breast and your health. See you at next check-up!
Step 6 Payment
After the discussion with the doctor, please change your clothes and wait next to the reception until your name is called.
Step 7 After consultation
If you have some questions, please feel free to connect us by email or LINE!
Our doctor will answer you directly.
email: info@aikabreastclinic.com