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Health
Breast Cancer Resources

Organizations, local hospitals, and other sources that provide help to breast cancer patients and their families.

Hospitals and Other Facilities
Hospital or Doctor(s):University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
Center or Clinic:The Breast Center
Location:The Breast Center
Phone numbers(s):612-273-5700

Notes
Affiliated with the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, 888-CANCER-MN
Diagnostic Services
Digital mammography enhanced by computer-aided detection for all screening and diagnostic mammography services; stereotactic, ultrasound, and MRI-guided core biopsies; consultation with radiologists, plastic surgeons, surgical oncologists, and integrative medicine specialists; diagnostic and clinical MRI research studies ongoing genetic and familial cancer counseling, and risk-assessment clinic.
Treatments
Continuum of care from screening mammography through all phases of treatment, and clinical studies and research involving breast imaging, surgical intervention, and radiation therapy.
Special Services
Care coordination, one-on-one support and education, collaboration with the ACS for patient-education support programs, lymphedema program, pain-management program, breast cancer support group twice a month, young women’s support group once a month.

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