Breast Health

St. Mary’s Breast Health Center provides advanced breast service exceeding the standard of care. We offer prevention, high-risk counseling, treatment—both surgical and medical, and read-a-graphic organized through one center. We want patients to understand that breast disease, as well as breast cancer, is a treatable disease—and in many cases associated with long-term survival. We aim to be on the cutting edge of technology throughout this process to create a compassionate and seamless experience. It is our goal to make sure the patient feels educated and takes an active part in their treatment plan.

Services Offered

All patients treated at St. Mary’s Breast Health Center and will have access to a multidisciplinary team of experts in surgery genetics, high-risk screening medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology radiology, as well as reconstructive plastic surgery.

When should I see a breast surgeon?

Anytime a patient feels something abnormal in their breast, nipple or armpit, they should see a breast surgeon. Abnormalities found on mammogram ultrasound or MRI would be an appropriate time to see a breast surgeon. Lastly, if there is a family history of cancer, visiting our high-risk clinic would be appropriate.

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What is non-cancerous breast disease?

There are many benign non-cancerous diseases that affect the breast frequently needing to be seen by a breast surgeon as well. These can be benign tumor gross discharge from the nipple, and dermatologic conditions of the breast as well as many others. It is important to make sure someone has differentiated these from a cancerous diagnosis.

Why did I get breast cancer?

Many patients have no clear reason why they develop breast cancer, and nothing they have overtly done to cause it. There are hormonal factors that play into the development, as well as changes in a person's DNA during their lifetime. A smaller percentage is related to family history with a genetic mutation that is passed down through family members.

What are the stages of breast cancer?

Breast cancer stages are typically expressed as numbers 0 through IV — 0 being non-invasive cancers that remain in the initial location and stage IV for invasive cancers.