Breast Clinic

Overview

All three Mayo Clinic locations have special clinics which offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options for patients who experience breast changes or problems. A multidisciplinary group of care providers works together to meet the needs of each patient. Services include evaluation of breast abnormalities, breast cancer prevention, screening, diagnostic testing, patient education and comprehensive treatment options.

A variety of conditions are evaluated including fibrocystic breasts, breast pain, high-risk conditions, breast lumps, breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer, lobular carcinoma in situ, breast discharge, breast infections, and abnormal mammograms. Most conditions are not cancerous, but it is important to complete a comprehensive evaluation as quickly as possible after a breast change is detected to ensure early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Management of breast problems at Mayo Clinic includes:

• Progressive options in screening and diagnostic services, including mammography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), image-guided breast biopsies, surgical biopsies and more.
• Comprehensive care provided by a team of professionals from various specialty areas.
• Innovative treatment strategies and supportive care to make treatment as effective and comfortable as possible.
• Prevention and genetic counseling for high-risk patients.
• Consultation and second opinions.
• Access to the newest approaches to therapy as part of clinical trials for newly diagnosed patients as well as those with recurrent or advanced breast cancer.
• A commitment to advancing the understanding of breast cancer through education and research.
• Up-to-date educational programs for health care professionals, patients and families.