Center for Breast Cancer
Center for Breast Cancer
The Center for Breast Cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital provides coordinated, state-of-the-art care for patients with benign and malignant diseases of the breast. For patients diagnosed with breast cancer, we offer dedicated care, innovative treatment options, and cutting-edge research. A great deal of progress in the detection and treatment of breast cancer has been made in recent years, and our physicians are on the leading edge of finding even better solutions.
Women with a diagnosis of breast cancer are cared for by a multidisciplinary team of physician specialists, including radiologists, breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and plastic surgeons.
From the tranquility of the building, to our complementary therapy services, to the most sophisticated personalized therapies and equipment available, Yale is committed to tailoring treatment to our patients to ensure they have the best experiences possible during their time in our care.
Fact Sheets
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a procedure to determine whether cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Learn about this procedure.
Read moreBreast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow erratically and turn into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Read moreDiagnosing Cancer
Doctors only diagnose cancer after ruling out other possible causes for symptoms and performing tests to check and double-check the diagnosis. Learn more about these tests.
Read moreBreast Cancer in Men
Since breast cancer is far more prevalent in women than men, it's important for men to know the symptoms in order to get diagnosed at an early stage.
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