Breast Cancer
The Weiser Family Center for Breast Cancer gives patients access to surgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists, advanced practitioners, nurses, geneticists and counselors, pathologists and support staff with their sole focus on breast cancer.
The U-M Health Rogel Cancer Center's Weiser Family Center for Breast Cancer enhances lives through early detection, personalized treatment, and survivorship support, while advancing research, education, and advocacy. Led by Drs. Melissa Pilewskie and Monika Burness (shown in the photo above), the team has an unwavering commitment to make a meaningful difference, improving breast cancer outcomes for all.
Our expert team of internationally renowned clinicians offers comprehensive, personalized treatment, from early detection and treatment to survivorship support.
Key Features of Our Care:
- Multidisciplinary Expertise: Patients consult with a team of surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, social workers, and nurses, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
- Collaborative Tumor Board: Our weekly tumor board brings together specialists to review cases and recommend personalized treatment plans, including access to clinical trials.
- Advanced Treatment Options: We prioritize evidence-based treatments that are minimally invasive but maximally effective. Our team integrates the latest research in surgery, medical therapy and radiation to provide treatments that reduce risks and improve outcomes.
- Patient Support: Emotional support and counseling are integral to our care, helping patients navigate their cancer journey with confidence.
- Convenient Access: Appointments can be managed online through the MyUofMHealth patient portal or by calling 734-647-8902. Our services are available at multiple locations, including the Rogel Cancer Center, East Ann Arbor Health Center, and Brighton Center for Specialty Care.
- Innovative Research: We offer access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials that are not available elsewhere, with a focus on minimizing side effects and improving long-term well-being.
- Excellence in Reconstruction: Our plastic surgeons are leaders in breast reconstruction, offering both tissue-based and implant-based options, including advanced techniques like immediate lymphatic reconstruction lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA).
- Specialized Support Services: We provide genetic counseling for hereditary cancer syndromes, access to fertility preservation services, sexual wellness counseling, lymphedema screening, and cold capping to reduce hair loss from chemotherapy.
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Our Expertise Includes
- Breast Care Services
- Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Clinic
- Cancer Genetics & Breast Health Program
- Cancer Rehabilitation Program
- Fertility Preservation Program for Cancer Patients
- Lymphedema Screening and Early Detection Program
- Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
- Palliative Care Program
- Pathology Clinic for Breast Cancer Patients
- Radiation Oncology Program
- Weiser Family Center for Breast Cancer Peer Mentoring Program
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Lymphedema Screening and Early Detection Program
Lymphedema is a chronic condition resulting from the accumulation of lymphatic fluid, causing swelling or heaviness of the arm occurring after breast cancer treatment such as surgery or radiation therapy. Effective screening and early detection are crucial for managing and mitigating the severity of lymphedema.
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