Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women in the U.S. today.
About one in eight women are going to develop breast cancer during their life. With advanced technology and techniques, the Breast Center at St. Mary Medical Center provides easy access to help treat breast cancer in its earliest stages including:
- 24/7 online screening mammogram scheduling. No physician referral is needed.
- Imaging and diagnostic services including mammograms, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy.
- Nurse navigators who will walk with you alongside your breast cancer journey.
- A personalized treatment plan created by fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologists Kristin Krupa, MD, and Russell Reisner, MD
- Radiation technology that targets cancer within a millimeter of accuracy and provides fast delivery of radiation during treatment sessions.
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Breast surgery
Depending on your condition, surgical services may be needed during your treatment. This can include:
- Excisional breast biopsy
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
Gynecology services
The annual gynecology visit is an ideal time to discuss with your provider any concerns regarding breast health, receive a breast exam and review screening recommendations along with your risk for breast cancer. St. Mary’s experienced and compassionate gynecologists will help guide you through the process of determining and reducing your risk or detecting the early stages of breast cancer.
Post-treatment services
Pelvic floor dysfunction including urinary incontinence is common. The condition can be more severe for women who have received treatment for breast cancer due to chemotherapy and need to adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. Patients need a prescription from their provider for an appointment.
