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Breast Cancer
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(608) 262-5223
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In the News
Underserved Breast Cancer Patients Do More Online
Early Cancer Screening is Key to Survival
Patient Stories
Patience, Fortitude, Perseverance and Humor: A Journey Through Breast Cancer
At the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, the state's only comprehensive cancer center, in Madison, physicians and support staff see nearly 600 new patients a year with breast cancer. The goal of breast patient care at the Carbone Cancer Center is to provide care for the whole person with a multidisciplinary, coordinated approach to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
The multidisciplinary health care team meets on a regular basis to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans to ensure proper care is provided to our patients. Our health care team includes providers from surgery, radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, psychology, occupational therapy, social work and genetic counseling.
Breast Cancer Treatments
- Brachytherapy
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Breast Reconstruction
- Chemotherapy
- Ductography
- Genetic Counseling
- Hormone Therapy
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Mammography
- Radiation Therapy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Cancer Classes and Support Groups
How to Tell Your Children about Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Internet Resources