Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology Integrated Cancer Care ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://pacso.co.za/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://pacso.co.za/) - PACSO - the only integrated surgical cancer unit in Cape Town with Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Genetics, Psychology, Lymphatic Therapy and Oncology in on place - [Making an appointment](https://pacso.co.za/booking/) - The only Oncology and Endocrine Surgery Centre in Cape Town where with the most prominent specialists are available to give you the very best treatment options - [Breast Cancer](https://pacso.co.za/breast-cancer/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Breast Cancer What is Breast Cancer Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control forming a lump or causing distortion to the shape of the breast. There are different kinds of breast cancer depending on which cells in the breast turn into cancer. - [psychology](https://pacso.co.za/psychology-2/) - Integrated Cancer Care Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Marlize Slabbert, Clinical Psychologist Marlize Slabbert is the Clinical Psychologist here at PACSO. She aims to empower her clients to face life’s challenges with strength & resilience by developing coping skills, rational and healthy thought patterns and solutions focused behavior. She completed her clinical psychology degree at - [Afrirma: Genomic testing for thyroid nodules](https://pacso.co.za/afirma/) - Learn about the Genomic testing for thyroid nodules available at PACSO in Cape Town. This advanced test offers 96% accuracy in identifying benign nodules, avoiding unnecessary thyroid surgery. - [contact](https://pacso.co.za/contact/) - Integrated Cancer Care Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Talk to the right person Lucinda Swanepoel Manages the calender of Dr Myburgh and handles the appointments. Extention code: 5101 lucinda@pacso.co.za Trudie Klynveld Manages appointments and administrative tasks for Dr Chantelle Scott and Marlize Slabbert. Extention code: 5401 Genetics: 079 820 7658 Psychology: 066 509 1425 marlize@pacso.co.za - [Lymphatic therapy and rehabilitation](https://pacso.co.za/lymphatic-therapy-and-rehabilitation/) - Integrated Cancer Care Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Lymphatics therapy centre Meet The Team Jennifer Dunn Jennifer Dunn obtained her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Cape Town in 2006. She specialised in Lymphatic therapy and Wound care and completed her lymphoedema and wound care certification in 2016 through Lymphatic Education - [Dr Langenhoven](https://pacso.co.za/dr-langenhoven/) - Dr Langenhoven is a full-time oncologists at PACSO. She is experienced in treating Breast Cancer and Gynecological cancers like ovarian cancer and melanoma. - [Test Page](https://pacso.co.za/test-page/) - Centered Black Box This is how the test is going Open Modal - [Pay it forward](https://pacso.co.za/pif/) - Your donation will assist a patient with some of the uncovered medical expenses, giving someone access to cancer care that would otherwise not be possible. - [GP Workshop](https://pacso.co.za/workshop/) - Anual GP workshop to be held on 9 Sptember 2023. Unlock your potential with expert-led sessions, fostering skills and insights in breast cancer. - [Procedures](https://pacso.co.za/procedures/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Chemo Ports Diagnostic Procedures Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Core Needle Biopsy Afirma Lymph node procedures Sentinel Node Biopsy Video about needle biopsy (Afrikaans only) Breast Procedures Lumpectomy​ A lumpectomy means the removal of the part of the breast containing the cancer. No muscles are removed. This may be combined with - [Breast Cancer Surgery](https://pacso.co.za/breastsurgery/) - Explore breast cancer surgery options, including lumpectomy and mastectomy. Understand the procedure, recovery, and post-surgery care. - [Parotidectomy](https://pacso.co.za/procedures/parotidectomy/) - The surgical treatment for parotid gland problems is a specialized procedure. Learn about the procedure, recovery, and aftercare for optimal results. - [Online Referral Form - Get your patients to us, Fast!](https://pacso.co.za/refer/) - The easiest way to get your patient to us for the best care by our highly skilled team of specialists. Fill out the form, attach any files, and submit it. - [testing](https://pacso.co.za/testing/) - Title Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Patient Referral Form Which doctor/division would you like to refer the patient? Not specifiedGenetic Counselling - Dr ScottOccupational / Lymphatic therapy - J DunnOncology -Dr LangenhovenOncology - Dr VosPlastic Surgery - Dr GildenhuysPlastic Surgery - Dr - [Andre Vos](https://pacso.co.za/andre-vos/) - Dr Vos is one of two full-time oncologists at PACSO. He is experienced in treating Breast Cancer and Urological cancers like prostate and renal cell cancer. - [oncology](https://pacso.co.za/oncology/) - Integrated Cancer Care Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Meet our Oncologists Dr Andre Vos Clinical & Radiation Oncologist Dr Vos has been part of the Oncology team at the Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology (PACSO) since 2020. He obtained his MBChB degree at the University of Stellenbosch after which before completing his Internship and Community - [Plastic and reconstructive surgery](https://pacso.co.za/plastic-and-reconstructive-surgery/) - Integrated Cancer Care Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Dr Christiaan Gildenhuys Dr. Gildenhuys is our resident Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon. He qualified as a general surgeon before completing further specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at the University of Stellenbosch. This gives him in a unique insight into the surgical and reconstructive aspects of therapy. - [surgery](https://pacso.co.za/surgery/) - Integrated Cancer Care Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Dr Ettienne J Myburgh Dr Myburgh is an oncology surgeon specializing in Head- and Neck cancers, Breast Cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, melanoma and other oncological procedures. He established a surgical practice in Mediclinic Panorama in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town .He completed his Surgical training in - [Surgical services](https://pacso.co.za/operations/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Breast Cancer Surgery Breast Cancer Surgery has changed significantly over the last 80-years. Previously, mastectomy was the only option to most women. Fortunately, times have changed and options have increased. In our practice, we aim to offer the best options for each individual patient. This includes:Breast conservation surgery, often incorporating - [Genetic Testing Options](https://pacso.co.za/genetics/genetic-testing/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology What can we test for? Genetic tests are available for some types of cancer. These include: Breast cancer Ovarian cancer Colon cancer Thyroid cancer Prostate cancer Pancreatic cancer Melanoma Sarcoma Kidney cancer Stomach cancer Genetic testing may help: Predict your risk of a particular disease Find if you have genes - [BRCA and Other Genetic Cancers](https://pacso.co.za/genetics/brca/) - Information about genetics and how it causes Breast and Ovarian Cancer, passing it on and how we can try and prevent cancers. Genetic counselling and testing. - [genetic counseling](https://pacso.co.za/genetics/) - Specialist genetic testing and counselling for hereditary cancers like BRCA, pregnancy planning and prenatal screening. We serve Cape Town and South Africa - [tools](https://pacso.co.za/tools/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Clinical Decision making tools Breast Cancer Predict Breast Cancer – A tool for predicting the benefit of systemic therapy DCIS recurrence nomogram – An online recurrence risk calculating tool from MSKCC. Postmastectomy Radiation – A decision making tool radiotherapy after mastectomy. Radiation after neoadjuvant chemotherapy – A tool for predicting the benefit of radiation - [In the cloud support group](https://pacso.co.za/home/support-group/) - Join our monthly support group meeting. Every month we host a meeting where we can listen to your stories, answer your questions and hear from an expert. - [YouTube](https://pacso.co.za/youtube/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Watch our Latest video Afrikaans: Borskanker 101 English: Breast Cancer 101 Support Group Meetings Breast Cancer for Doctors Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology Facebook-f Youtube Envelope - [Pre Admissions](https://pacso.co.za/pre-admissions/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology We recommend that all patients complete the pre-admission or bed booking process. This can be done in person at the hospital, or you can follow one of the following links to do the pre-admission online: Panorama Mediclinic Click here Panorama Advanced Health Day Hospital Click here Please contact your medical - [About Us](https://pacso.co.za/about-us/) - We are the first and only fully integrated unit in South Africa for the treatment of Head & Neck, Breast, Soft tissue and endocrine problems with the best specialists - [INFO HUB](https://pacso.co.za/info/) - Find more informations about the medical conditions we treat and the procedures we perform at the Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology. - [pmrt](https://pacso.co.za/tools/pmrt/) - A decision making tool based on published data to assist when deciding on radiation therapy after mastectomy for breast cancer. - [Tracheal Stenosis](https://pacso.co.za/procedures/trachea/) - Narrowing of the wind pipe (Trachea), caused by intubation, tracheostomy, infection, etc. treated by tracheal ressection or dilatarion by our team in Cape Town. - [Info - Genetics](https://pacso.co.za/genetics-info/) - More information about thenetic testing and services available at Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology - [Parathyroid Surgery](https://pacso.co.za/procedures/parathyroid/) - Parathyroidectomy @ PACSO Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more of the four parathyroid glands. Background The parathyroid glands are located in neck behind the thyroid gland next to the trachea (windpipe). They help to regulate the level of calcium in you bloodstream. The procedure is used to treat a condition where the - [Thyroidectomy](https://pacso.co.za/procedures/thyroidectomy/) - Thyroidectomy Background Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that control your metabolism, (The way your body produces energy to perform all vital processes) Thyroidectomy is used to treat enlargement of the thyroid, - [Ports](https://pacso.co.za/port/) - A chemo port is your best option for receiving long term IV treatment like chemotherapy. Get expert information here about the benefits, risks and problems. - [Breast Cancer Treatment - Overview](https://pacso.co.za/breast-cancer-treatment/) - For breast cancer treatment in Cape Town. Covering surgery, reconstruction, chemotherapy and radiation. A team of some of the best specialists in one place. - [Dealing with a thyroid nodule](https://pacso.co.za/thyroid-nodule/) - Thyroid nodules are frequently found. They are mostly not serious but requires careful workup. Dr Ettienne Myburgh is a leading endocrine surgeon in Cape Town. - [Sentinel Node Biopsy](https://pacso.co.za/slnb/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology What is a Sentinel Node Biopsy Sentinel node biopsy is a surgical procedure used to determine whether cancer has spread beyond a primary tumor into your lymphatic system. It’s used most commonly in evaluating breast cancer and melanoma.The sentinel nodes are the first few lymph nodes draining a specific area - [Publications](https://pacso.co.za/publications/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology The cost impact of unselective vs selective MammaPrint testing in early-stage breast cancer in Southern Africa Ettienne J. Myburgh, Josephus J. de Jager, Elizabeth Murray, Kathleen A. Grant ,Maritha J. Kotze, Hermanus de Klerk https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2021.05.010 Read Full Text Determination of an optimal treatment margin for intracranial tumours treated - [Fine needle Aspiration](https://pacso.co.za/fna/) - Panorama Centre For Surgical Oncology Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy What is a fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA)? A thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy is a procedure that removes a small amount of material from your thyroid gland. Cells are removed through a thin syringe needle. The sample is sent to the lab for analysis. Why - [Core Needle Biopsy of the Breast](https://pacso.co.za/core-needle-biopsy-of-the-breast/) - If other tests show you might have breast cancer, your doctor might refer you for a core needle biopsy (CNB). This is often the preferred type of biopsy if breast cancer is suspected, because it removes more breast tissue than a fine needle aspiration (FNA), and it doesn’t require surgery. During this procedure, the doctor - [pnact](https://pacso.co.za/tools/pnact/) - For calculating the Local Recurrence Risk after mastectomy following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy For calculating the benefit of radiotherapy after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in node positive patients, Click here! - [Thyroglossal Duct Cyst](https://pacso.co.za/thyroglossal-duct-cyst/) - A thyroglossal duct cyst is a swelling in the midline of the neck filled with fluid. They frequently get inflamed and requires removal by a Sistrunk operation. - [Payment Notification](https://pacso.co.za/payment/notify/) - Notification Try again Back to PACSO - [Paid](https://pacso.co.za/payment/paid/) - Thank You! Your payment has been received. You should receive a notification from PayFast with your payment details. 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