The group includes a medical oncologist whose practice is dedicated to the treatment of breast cancer. Research continues to improve existing treatments. It is often used in conjunction with breast-conserving surgery. Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Breast Center is one of the country's most experienced centers in this technique. The radiation oncology department continues to work to refine the process in an effort to reduce the area being exposed, reduce treatment side effects, and improve cosmetic results.
Pathology is an integral part of breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Breast Center offers access to specially skilled, on-site pathologists who are available to process biopsy and surgical specimens, and perform fine needle aspiration biopsies. The onsite pathologists are able to easily confer with physicians so that clear and complete information can be provided quickly on each patient. Most patients can learn their results within 24 hours of a simple breast biopsy, and some needle biopsy results are available in minutes. Because these physicians' findings greatly influence the staging and treatment of disease, their expertise in breast cancer is critical. The proficiency of the Center's pathologists is often demonstrated in the many requests for them to perform slide reviews of specimens from other centers.