Breast surgical specialists also perform:
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Preventive/prophylactic mastectomy
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Simultaneous and staged reconstruction of the breast
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Lymph node surgeries, such as axillary node dissection and sentinel node biopsy
Learn more about breast cancer surgeries.
Choosing a Breast Surgery Specialist
Choosing your breast surgeon may be one of the most important decisions you will make concerning your care. Since treatment for breast cancer frequently begins with surgery, surgical outcomes pave the way for your cancer treatment to follow. This is why it’s so important to choose a highly qualified and experienced surgeon who specializes in breast cancer surgery.
Better Outcomes for Patients with a Breast Surgery Specialist
Research shows that breast cancer patients have a better prognosis (outcome) when their surgery is performed by a physician with a high volume of breast cancer surgeries.
Our specialized breast cancer surgeons have dedicated their professional careers to the disease and perform hundreds of breast cancer surgeries every year. With years of training and education focused on breast disease, they have an in-depth knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, and the most advanced surgical options to help patients obtain the best outcome.
Meet Our Breast Cancer Surgeons
At Rocky Mountain Breast Specialists (RMBS), we are pleased to have Dr. Katrina Oyague and Dr. Gerlinde Tynan, board-certified general surgeons specializing in the full spectrum of breast cancer care. They are active members of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and fellows in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Tynan is also one of few surgeons certified in breast ultrasound.
Comprehensive Care from Our Team of Breast Cancer Experts
At Rocky Mountain Breast Specialists, we bring together a multidisciplinary team of specialists to develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient. The team includes a breast surgical specialist as well as a medical oncologist and radiation oncologist who both specialize in breast cancer. They will meet and discuss the right order for treatments which may include:
- Medical oncology treatments such as hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy treatments.
- Radiation oncology treatments which include leading-edge radiotherapy technology such as Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), and brachytherapy.
- Clinical trials which provide access to promising new therapies for breast cancer.
Supportive care is also a key part of every patient's cancer treatment experience, assisting with emotional, financial and nutritional needs. This includes:
Learn about our cancer support groups and nutritional educational programs