All treatment options described on these pages are available at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota's extensive breast practice. They include:
Breast Imaging and Intervention, which performs screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound examinations, and image-guided breast biopsies. Staff in Rochester perform approximately 45,000 mammograms, 5,600 ultrasound breast examinations, and 1,000 core biopsies annually. Annual training in cutting-edge techniques keeps Mayo staff at the forefront of the field.
A Breast Cancer Clinic for women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer or for those who have a history of breast cancer with new concerns.
Patients at Mayo Clinic meet with members of their health care team to find the most effective approach for their care. Before recommending a treatment plan, physicians review the patient's preferences, laboratory tests, X-rays, medical history, family history and any prior treatments for cancer.
If surgery is an option, a surgeon will be consulted. If radiation therapy is considered, a radiation oncologist will be consulted. A medical oncologist discusses the potential use of hormone therapy and chemotherapy with patients.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (507) 538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
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