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Avoiding the need for a second operation after lumpectomy with intraoperative pathology and frozen section analysis - procedures that involve pathologists analyzing tissue samples during surgery to make sure all the cancer is removed during the operation.

Limiting lymph node removal to reduce the risk of surgery-related lymphedema by using techniques such as sentinel lymph node biopsy and neoadjuvant therapy.

Reducing the risk of heart damage in left-sided breast cancer by using innovative radiation therapy techniques to shape the energy beams around the tumor, such as proton therapy.

Offering a full range of treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy and clinical trials.

The expertise and training of Mayo Clinic breast radiologists combined with advanced technology means your diagnosis can be made quickly and accurately.Ĭlick here for an infographic to learn moreīreast cancer treatment innovations are improving the ability to control cancer while reducing the impact of treatment on your daily life and increasing your satisfaction with your appearance after surgery. Breast imaging researchers are studying new technology for diagnosing breast cancer, including dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and contrast-enhanced digital mammogram.

Advanced imaging techniques include digital mammogram, 3-D mammogram (tomosynthesis), breast MRI and molecular breast imaging (MBI). Experts create screening programs for people with dense breast tissue and those with a high risk of breast cancer using supplemental screening techniques. Imaging is done by radiologists who specialize in breast imaging, including many who've completed additional, advanced training programs. Your breast cancer team keeps up on the latest evidence and incorporates this into your treatment plan.īreast cancer diagnosis begins with high-quality breast imaging that draws from:

Mayo Clinic doctors have access to the latest technology and techniques to diagnose and treat breast cancer, including clinical trials investigating the latest in medical innovation. Mayo Clinic doctors from multiple specialties work together to determine the best treatment for each person with breast cancer.

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