Breast Center

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 185,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually and about 41,000 will die from the disease.

A Complex Disease

Breast care at the Breast Center includes screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care, all provided by a multidisciplinary team of physician specialists, nurses, technologists, physical therapists and others. Patient care is enhanced when this broad range of services with multiple specialists is coordinated by a patient-focused system that concentrates on a patient’s entire continuum of care.

What is a Breast Center?

A Breast Center is a system for delivering coordinated, patient-focused care across the continuum of a woman’s breast health needs. Breast health specialists examine every aspect of treatment to ensure that optimal care is provided at each step along the way.  Breast care services offered at the Breast Center include:

• Screening mammography
• Digital mammography
• Breast ultrasound
• Breast MRI
• Risk assessment and genetic counseling services
• Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy
• Stereotactic breast biopsy
• Nurse navigator
• Breast cancer support group
• Lymphedema program
• Community outreach and education
• Educational resources, including an information library and internet access
• Individualized supportive counseling

Screening and Early Detection

Early detection is the best defense against breast cancer. It greatly improves treatment options, the chances for successful treatment and survival. The Breast Center offers state-of-the-art methods for screening and diagnosis, including screening and digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and minimally invasive breast biopsy.

SMMC now offers $149 Mammography Screening for self pay patients. This fee includes SMMC and Radiology charges. Remember to schedule your procedure in advance and fees will be collected at the time of service. 

Afternoon and evening walk-in appointments available at SMMC. Morning and afternoon walk-in appointments available at Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavillion.

State-of-the-Art Treatment

The Breast Center offers the latest surgical techniques, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and research studies.

Emotional Support

The emotional aspect of receiving a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be overwhelming. Most patients and family members can benefit from attending one of our breast cancer support groups, education and support from our nurse navigator or individualized supportive counseling.

For more information about the Breast Center, call 913-676-2220.