Breast cancer
Breast cancer is most common in women, but can also affect men. Often, it's detected after finding a lump in the breast or a noticeable change in the size, shape or skin of the breast. Mammograms are crucial for diagnosis, early detection and more effective treatments.
Comprehensive breast cancer care in Austin and Central Texas
The breast cancer specialists at St. David's HealthCare provide individualized diagnostic and treatment services.
This includes everything from routine mammograms to surgical procedures. Additionally, as part of the Sarah Cannon network, we give you access to some of the most leading-edge cancer treatments available.
Related specialties
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Breast cancer services we provide
We offer many diagnostic and treatment services at our hospitals throughout the Austin area. Breast cancer services we offer include:
- Mammography
- Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Breast ultrasound
- MRI-guided biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy
- Stereotactic core needle biopsy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration
- Clinical trial opportunities
- Genetic counseling and onco-fertility
- Molecular profiling
- Chemotherapy
- Laser therapy
- Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)
- Axillary lymph node dissection
- Wire localization
- Wire-free localization
- Breast surgery
- Breast reconstruction with implants and/or tissue flaps
- Breast reduction (mammoplasty)
- Breast lift (mastopexy)
- Hidden scar breast cancer surgery
- Lumpectomy/partial mastectomy
- Mastectomy (simple, skin sparing, nipple sparing, modified radical)
- Oncoplastic surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Oncology rehabilitation
Mammography
One of the best ways to be proactive with your breast health is by getting routine mammograms. St. David’s Medical Center has partnered with Solis Mammography to serve as our onsite provider of comprehensive breast screenings. Solis Mammography offers dedicated breast expertise with highly trained radiologists subspecialized in screenings. They achieve greater accuracy through 3D mammography. Solis Mammography offers a warm and welcoming environment designed to deliver a better experience to our visitors.
All of our breast imaging locations have accreditations from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and American College of Radiology (ACR). We use 3D mammography exclusively for greater accuracy. This allows doctors to better detect cancer with more detailed images of the breast.
Minimally invasive breast biopsies
We offer stereotactic, MRI-guided and ultrasound-guided biopsies to determine the presence of cancer. These methods are less invasive than a surgical biopsy and result in less pain and scarring.
Advanced breast cancer surgery
The expert surgeons at our hospitals use advanced surgical techniques to perform mastectomies (removal of all of the breast tissue) and lumpectomies (removal of a portion of the breast tissue). During the procedure, your surgeon will make an incision in an area that is hard to see. Once you have healed, the scar will be nearly invisible.
Breast conditions we treat
We treat the following breast conditions:
- Breast cancer in women and men
- Breast cysts
- Breast fibroadenomas
- Breast phyllodes tumors
Nurse navigator program
We know that the cancer treatment journey can be overwhelming. Your breast cancer nurse navigator will walk with you through every step of the treatment process. They will help you:
- Connect with other cancer support services and resources
- Empower you to become an informed participant in your treatment program
- Facilitate contact with staff members and your physicians
- Understand your exam findings and treatment options
To reach the breast nurse navigator, please call (512) 544-0176.
About Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
As part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, our family of hospitals provides comprehensive cancer services with convenient access to leading-edge therapies for people facing cancer in our communities. From diagnosis to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures you have access to locally trusted care with the support of a globally recognized network.
askSARAH helpline
Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (512) 840-6032.
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