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
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography)
With digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) mammography, a special machine takes multiple X-rays of breast tissue from various angles. A computer then combines these images into a number of 1-millimeter slices of breast tissue that radiologists can examine to look for signs of breast cancer.
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 moreDense Breasts
Dense breasts have a higher proportion of glandular and connective tissues relative to fatty tissue.
Read moreHereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC)
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC) refers to cancers of the breast and ovaries caused by genetic mutations. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Read more