At Johns Hopkins Hospital, our breast health specialists provide all services including diagnostic imaging, evaluation and treatment for breast care in the Baltimore, Maryland area.
Services We Provide
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We provide cutting-edge diagnostic testing and screening for patients with breast abnormalities or at risk of developing breast cancer.
Our diagnostic testing and screening services include:- Mammography - screening and diagnostic
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy (core, fine needle aspiration, sentinel lymph node, and punch)
- Pathology
Our imaging services are provided by specially-trained Johns Hopkins breast imaging experts. This includes mammography, breast ultrasound, biopsies, and breast MRI. Diagnostic evaluation of breast abnormalities will be completed by breast specialists and breast imaging radiologists.
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Our High Risk Clinic assesses your risk for developing breast cancer and will provide guidance from a nurse who will:
- Conduct a complete physical exam, including a clinical breast exam
- Review mammogram and/or ultrasound studies
- Initiate Tamoxifen therapy
- Refer to Breast and Ovarian Surveillance Service (BOSS) and a surgical oncologist
You may be at high risk for breast cancer if you have a history of the following:
- Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH)
- Lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS)
- BRCA genetic mutation
- Mantle radiation
- First degree relative (such as a mother, siblings, etc.) diagnosed with breast cancer
- History of breast cancer in the past three years
Patients may self-refer to the High Risk Clinic.
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We provide the following treatments for patients:
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Our plastic and reconstructive surgeons specialize in complex breast reconstruction procedures for patients after surgical breast cancer treatment to restore their self-image and confidence.
Learn more about breast reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins.
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At The Johns Hopkins Hospital we provide rehabilitation and support services for all patients which include the following but not limited to:
- Lymphedema therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
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We encourage patients to participate in the decision making about their care and treatment. Our specialists provide patient and family education to prepare a patient for decisions about treatment options and what to expect throughout treatment. Our survivor volunteer program for newly diagnosed women, features one-on-one support by a trained survivor volunteer and a certified breast cancer nurse navigator who is also a breast cancer survivor.