Early detection saves lives

It is estimated that 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Other than skin cancer, it is the most common cancer among women, accounting for nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in US women. Men are generally at low risk for developing breast cancer; however, they should report any change in their breasts to a physician. Transgender individuals are also at risk for developing breast cancer and should discuss genetic testing and breast cancer screening options with their health care provider.

Detecting breast cancer early when it is the most treatable is key. Proactive steps, including staying current with recommended screening, understanding one’s risk factors, practicing breast self-awareness and making healthy lifestyle choices when it comes to nutrition, exercise, weight management and alcohol use, are all important aspects of breast health.

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3D Mammography: the gold standard for screening

An annual screening mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages when it can be treated effectively, beginning at age 40 for women of average risk. The latest digital technology of 3D mammography is available along with a skilled team of breast imaging experts at Cuda Women’s Health Center in Hyannis, Seifer Women’s Health and Imaging Center in Falmouth and Fontaine Outpatient Center in Harwich.

Comprehensive Breast Care, Close to Home

Maintaining your breast health requires a specialized approach to care including routine screening, breast cancer prevention education, risk assessment and genetic counseling, diagnosis, and if needed, treatment and care coordination.

Our Breast Care services at Cape Cod Healthcare partner you with expert physicians and dedicated clinical care teams to help navigate this process, utilizing the latest in technology and diagnostic expertise.

• At Cuda Women’s Health Center in Hyannis and Seifer Women’s Health and Imaging Center in Falmouth, we offer access to the latest imaging technology and a dedicated team of breast care experts. Both centers are accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), having met rigorous standards and review. The mammography and ultrasound departments for each center are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), and Cuda Women’s health Center is also a Designated ACR Breast Center of Excellence.

  Our team of radiologists specialize in breast imaging and related procedures. Dedicated certified breast patient navigators, mammography technicians and support staff complete a patient’s circle of care at our imaging centers.

• Cuda Breast Care Center at CCHC and Falmouth Breast Care Center at CCHC provide patients with an expert clinical team of breast surgeons and a nurse practitioner 100% dedicated to breast health, from high-risk screening, consultation and monitoring through surgical treatment and follow-up. As part of the guidelines from the American Society of Breast Surgeons, we recommend a formal in-person breast cancer risk consultation with a clinical provider at Cuda Breast Care Center at CCHC for all women 25 and older.

• Our High-Risk Hereditary Cancer Program is a specialized service to identify and monitor patients at high-risk for developing breast cancer and other types of cancer. As part of this program, a team of breast cancer experts helps patients proactively manage their individual disease risk with a personalized care plan.

Specialized care for breast cancer

Should a diagnosis confirm the presence of breast cancer, we offer access to a team of exceptional cancer experts, including surgeons who perform breast surgery and plastic reconstructive surgery, medical and radiation oncologists, and breast patient navigators, as well as nutrition, genetic counseling and other support services.

• A Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic is available through the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center at Cape Cod Hospital for some newly-diagnosed patients, who can have a combined consultation with a radiation oncologist and medical oncologist before surgical intervention.
• The Lymphedema Prevention Program is available to address this side effect that results from breast cancer surgery or radiation which can lead to a painful swelling in the surrounding arm and chest area. Through leading-edge technology, patients that are identified as at-risk for developing this excess fluid are referred promptly to a breast cancer occupational therapist for lymphedema therapy.
• Cape Cod Hospital is also a member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative.