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Breast Cancer Care in Austin

Changes to your breast or a breast cancer diagnosis can cause a lot of worry. You need fast, accurate answers only expert medicine can provide. Our breast cancer experts provide comprehensive breast cancer care from prevention to survivorship.

Find out more about our breast cancer care services:

Conditions and consultations
Diagnosis and treatments
Breast imaging technology
Breast cancer care specialists
Referrals
FAQ

Conditions and consultations

Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain should be evaluated, even if a recent mammogram was normal. Changes to your breast can be frightening, but not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer.

Conditions we treat include:

Breast cancer — the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S.
Breast cysts — fluid-filled masses that present as lumps in breast tissue that can grow and lead to breast pain and tenderness
Fibroadenoma — firm, round, smooth and rubbery breast lumps
Papilloma — a growth in a milk duct that can present as nipple discharge or a small lump behind or next to the nipple
Atypical hyperplasia — an accumulation of abnormal cells in the milk ducts or lobules of the breast discovered by a biopsy after an abnormal finding on an exam or breast image

Diagnosis and treatments

Our team provides personalized treatment plans based on your diagnosis, including nonsurgical and surgical options to optimize your overall health and well-being.

Breast imaging technology

You are unique and your breast screening plan should be too. From screening mammograms to breast MRIs, we develop a personalized screening plan to ensure there's nowhere for breast cancer to hide. And with less time between screening and test results, you can prioritize your breast health without the added wait and worry.

Technology offered includes:

3D digital mammography, also called breast tomosynthesis
This is an imaging test that combines multiple breast X-rays to create a 3D picture of the breast that can be analyzed as a whole or in small fractions for greater detail. For breast cancer screening purposes, the machine also creates standard 2D mammogram images.
Computer-aided detection, or CAD
CAD is an advanced technology that assists radiologists by digitizing and analyzing mammograms for suspicious regions that may be indicative of cancer.
Breast ultrasounds
These are precise images of the breast produced using high-frequency sound waves, to investigate specific areas of the breast that look or feel abnormal, or appear abnormal on a mammogram image.
Breast magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI
MRI is a diagnostic test which creates cross-sectional images of the breast. No ionizing radiation is used.
Molecular breast imaging, or MBI
MBI is a diagnostic test used to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue using radioactive tracers and a special camera. Both dense breast tissue and cancer appear white on a mammogram, which may make breast cancer more difficult to detect. With MBI, the tracer attaches to breast cancer cells making them appear brighter in the images. This test does not replace a screening mammogram and is recommended as a part of an overall screening plan.

As part of our comprehensive cancer approach, additional diagnostic tools and treatment plans may include options available at Mayo Clinic.

Breast cancer care specialists

Why settle for one opinion, when you can access an entire team at our breast clinic. Our providers specialize in breast health, and our priority is not only early detection and treatment, but to optimize your overall health and well-being. Whether your appointment involves a routine screening mammogram or a follow-up to breast cancer treatment, we're with you every step of the way.

Our specialists include:

Additional care and therapies may be provided by:

Medication therapy management
Nutrition counseling
Physical therapy and occupational therapy
Radiation oncology
Research
Social services

Referrals

You can make an appointment without a referral from your provider — simply call the appointment number of your preferred breast cancer care location.

FAQ

What should I expect during my first appointment, and what should I bring?

For your first appointment, bring any imaging or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form to authorize the transfer of health records from another health care facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.

Can you provide a second opinion?

Yes — simply call the appointment number at your preferred breast cancer care location. See What should I expect during my first appointment? for tips on how to prepare.

Do you have an after-hours number in case of emergency?

Always call 911 in case of an emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, get virtual care 24/7 through the Primary Care On Demand app or review our convenient care options.