A specially trained program coordinator is available to answer questions and schedule appointments. The multispecialty program provides second opinions or definitive care. On appointment day, each patient receives personal attention from the program staff and appropriate members of the multispecialty team. A lead physician from the most appropriate discipline will direct the team for each patient. The team examines and evaluates each patient for treatment.
Every effort is made to perform any additional tests on appointment day.
All mammography, ultrasonography and image-guided biopsies are performed within the clinic. After the team consultation, treatment options will be discussed with the patient and family. Most patients have the opportunity to participate in a clinical research study, having the first chance to benefit from new and improved treatment methods, while making an important contribution to medical science. Keeping in Touch A letter with treatment recommendations will be sent to the referring physician following the evaluation. If the patient enters into treatment, periodic progress reports will also be sent to the referring physician.