Breast Care Consultative Service

The Breast Care Consultative Service located in the Women's Imaging Center at UPMC Shadyside is a complete outpatient facility for women who have been diagnosed with or are undergoing testing for breast cancer. The service provides a caring and supportive environment in which patients' questions are answered about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Services
The Breast Care Consultative Service is a complete outpatient facility for women who have been diagnosed with or are undergoing testing for breast cancer. The service provides comprehensive assessment of diagnostic treatment and support options. The service also offers support and education programs for patients and their families.

Staff
The service brings together a team of physicians including general surgeons, breast reconstructive surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists.

Support
UPMC Shadyside's comprehensive support programs for patients and their families include:

• Breast cancer risk assessment and personalized early detection program
• Counseling services
• Education and information (literature, videotapes & books)
• Mammography voucher program
• Rehabilitative services
• Social work services
• STRETCH program

Education
The Breast Care Consultative Service offers education programs on treatment options, which include:

• Surgical services
• Breast reconstruction
• Radiation therapy
• Adjuvant chemotherapy/hormonal therapy
• Participation in ongoing adjuvant therapy clinical trials

Diagnosis
Additional diagnostic studies that may be necessary to evaluate the patient include same day mammography, sonography, ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration sample, and surgical evaluations, such as fine needle aspiration biopsy review.

Appointments
Patients are seen on an appointment basis. Physician referrals are accepted, as well as patients seeking consultative services. All patients are contacted by the nurse coordinator prior to their appointment to ensure complete services are provided at the time of the appointment. If you are unable to keep an appointment, please call the office at least 24 hours in advance at 623-4000.

Referrals
Patients who may be referred to the Breast Care Consultative Service include, but are not limited to:

• Patients diagnosed with breast cancer in need of information and treatment recommendations
• Patients suspected of having breast cancer
• Patients seeking a second opinion on diagnostic procedures performed at other facilities

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