Five things to know about our Multi-Specialty Breast Cancer Clinics
You’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer – what happens next?
The first step in treatment is to meet with a team of specialized oncologists – including medical oncologists, who manage treatments like chemotherapy, and specialized surgeons, known as surgical oncologists, who remove cancerous tissue. Five Multi-Specialty Breast Cancer Clinics throughout the metro make accessing and starting treatment easier for our patients. Our model allows patients to meet with medical and surgical experts during the same first visit. Together, they make a tailored care plan and begin treating the cancer right away.
The multispecialty centers are conveniently located throughout the Twin Cities at:
- M Health Fairview Breast Center – Burnsville
- M Health Fairview Breast Center – Edina
- M Health Fairview Cancer Center – Woodbury
- M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center – Maplewood
- M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center – Maple Grove
Here are five things you should know about each clinic and our approach to breast cancer care.
Our multi-specialty clinics are designed to make breast cancer treatment more accessible.
Our Multi-Specialty Breast Cancer Clinics bring breast cancer specialists together in one convenient location to evaluate each patient and put a treatment plan into action. Each clinic is home to both a medical oncologist and a breast surgeon or surgical oncologist. Patients can see both specialists in one visit, making it easier to access care, speeding up treatment, and maximizing communication between the members of a patient’s care team.
“Our new clinics allow patients to see a medical and surgical specialist at the same time, instead of waiting days between appointments,” said Jane Hui, MD, a surgical oncologist at the Multi-Specialty Breast Cancer Clinic in Maple Grove and associate professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. “We're able to answer all their initial questions together at one appointment, bringing in our different perspectives as medical and surgical specialists.”
Each clinic also has a dedicated nurse navigator to assist patients in scheduling appointments and understanding the next steps in their treatment plan.
Medical oncologists and surgeons collaborate from the beginning on a personalized care plan.
Every diagnosis is different, but most people who are diagnosed with breast cancer will need both medical and surgical care. Our multi-specialty model allows medical and surgical experts to collaborate from day one on personalized treatment.
“We’re able to review each new patient’s diagnosis together before meeting with them, ensuring that we’re on the same page and that our patients get quality care tailored to their diagnosis,” said Sara Wildenberg, MD, a breast surgeon who sees patients at the multi-specialty breast clinics in Edina and in Maple Grove. “Both medical and surgical experts are present during important, early conversations to answer questions, ensuring that patients walk away with a plan and feel confident in next steps.”
