Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic

Our patients receive personalized treatment by a nationally-renowned team of specialists. Our multidisciplinary approach to treatment and care means a team of breast cancer experts from multiple specialties work together under one roof to provide our patients with the best cancer care available. We have special expertise in locally advanced and inflammatory breast cancer, breast cancer in the elderly and patients at high risk for breast cancer.

Learn more - download the Breast Cancer Program Fast Facts.

Breast Surgical Oncology

We provide surgical treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the breast, including: 

• Oncoplastic surgical techniques resulting in more cosmetic surgical outcomes
• Skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in many cases
• Catheter placement for partial breast radiation
• High risk evaluation and treatment including surgical therapy
• Lymphedema evaluation and treatment

Surgical Oncologists:
Michele M. B. Ley, MD
Julie E. Lang, MD                       

Breast Medical Oncology

We offer medical therapy tailored specifically to patients’ tumor characteristics and individual needs, including: 

• Special issues in treatment of breast cancer in older women
• Oncotype DX testing
• State-of-the-art medical oncology treatment, including:
  • Adjuvant chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and therapy for metastatic disease
  • Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced or inflammatory breast cancer
  • Clinical trials available for patients in all stages of disease, both large-scale, multi-institution trials and local trials designed by our physicians
• Translational laboratory research involving novel imaging techniques and blood markers of response, such as circulating tumor cells

Medical Oncologists:
Alison T. Stopeck, MD  
Maria Bishop, MD
Joanne Jeter, MD

Sarah Kratz, MD
Robert B. Livingston, MD                                          
Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, FACP

Mehrnoosh Zarkoob, MD

Breast Radiation Oncology

We provide state-of-the-art breast cancer radiation tailored to patients needs, including: 

• Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• Breast Brachytherapy (MammoSite®, Savi®, Contura®)
• Interstitial multi-catheter technique
• Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI)

High-Risk Program

Evaluation for genetic cancer syndromes, genetic counseling and testing. Prevention and treatment options offered in a multidisciplinary fashion by medical geneticist, medical oncology, surgeons and genetic counselor.

High-Risk Clinic Contacts:
Gail Martino, Certified Genetic Counselor

Joanne Jeter, MD, Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology
Christina Laukaitis, MD, PhD, FACP, Internal Medicine & Medical Genetics
Setsuko Chambers, MD, Gynecologic Oncology

Learn more about the High-Risk Cancer Genetics Clinic.

Pathologists and Radiologists

We utilize state–of-the-art technology for evaluation and diagnosis of breast cancer, including screening, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound and biopsy at Tucson Breast Center and breast MRI and CT scanning at University Medical Imaging (UMI).

Pathologist:
Dr. Lauren LeBeau

Breast Imaging:
Dr. Kim Fitzpatrick
Dr. Marisa Borders

Psychosocial Oncology

Specially trained psychiatrists, therapists and social workers support patients and their loved ones in their fight against cancer with individual therapy, support groups and medical therapy. Learn more about the Psychosocial Oncology Clinic.

Psychiatrists:
Mark D. Gilbert, MD, FRCP (c)
Karen Weihs, MD

Social Worker:
Brenda Casey