The Guthrie Cancer Center

Guthrie's Breast & Imaging Center provides a number of comprehensive breast care services conveniently located in one facility. These services include education, detection, treatment and emotional support to women with breast disease. If an abnormality is detected, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our surgeons within 24 hours of receiving your results, GUARANTEED! For more information, please call 1-888-4GUTHRIE (1-888-448-8474).

EARLY DETECTION

Mammography: specialized low-dose X-ray imaging of the breast. For information on our Mammography services nearest you, click here.
Breast Self-Examination Education
Breast Health Information
Clinical Breast Examinations by a nurse practitioner Mammacare: special education for women with hard-to-examine-breasts.
Breast Health Assessment: to define your risk factors
Ultrasound: high-frequency sound wave imaging for diagnosis
Stereotactic Core Breast Biopsy: a non-surgical, less painful way to obtain a tissue sample needed for diagnosis.
Galactogram: an X-ray of the breast taken after the milk ducts have been injected with a dye; useful for detecting blockages in ducts
Excisional Biopsy: surgical removal of affected tissue for diagnosis

BREAST CANCER HIGH RISK CLINIC

PATHOLOGY SERVICES

SURGICAL SERVICES

Lumpectomy: surgical removal of only the cancerous tumor along with a small rim of normal tissue
Mastectomy: surgical removal of the breast and possibly some surrounding tissue
Reconstructive Surgery: surgical breast reconstruction by a board certified surgeon can take place at the time of or following mastectomy surgery

FOLLOW-UP CARE

Patient Perspectives

Radiation Therapy: high dose X-rays for cancer treatment
Chemotherapy: drug therapy for cancer treatment
Lymphedema Clinic: certified Vodder technique for treating edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage. For more information, click here.
Hormone Therapy: hormone treatment to help prevent cancer recurrence
Home Health: skilled nursing care at home
Med Supply Depot and the Guthrie Clinic Pharmacy: for post mastectomy products
Support and Follow-up Management: for patients diagnosed with breast cancer

Our Standard of Care
Our approach incorporates routine clinical breast examinations, screening mammography and monthly breast self-examinations. If further testing is required, our expertly trained staff will utilize the least invasive procedures possible using our Center's technologically advanced diagnostic equipment. Our standards of care are consistent with those of the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology.

New Mammography Guidelines from the American Cancer Society:

A woman should have a baseline mammogram at age 40.
Women age 40 and over should have a mammogram annually.

American Cancer Society Early Detection Guidelines:

Women ages 20 to 39 should have a clinical breast exam by a doctor or nurse every three years and should perform a monthly breast self-exam.
Women age 40 and over should have an annual mammogram, an annual clinical breast exam and should also perform a monthly breast self-exam.

A Team Approach
We recognize the importance of competent, timely and personalized care for every patient. Our multidisciplinary team includes:

board certified mammographic radiologist
nurse practitioners
general surgeons
plastic surgeons
oncologists
primary care practitioners - family medicine / internal medicine
clinical nurse specialists
registered mammogram technologists
pathologists
social workers

Although you may never require the care of many of these professionals, the entire team is available if the need arises.

Click the following links to learn more about each procedure using our new "interactive body" player!

Breast Biopsy Lumpectomy

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If an Abnormality is Detected
In the event your mammogram results indicate a breast abnormality, we will act immediately to establish the next course of action. Within 24 hours of receiving your results, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our surgeons if necessary - (570)882-2265. Ultrasound imaging is available and can be performed on site before the completion of your preliminary visit. We believe shared knowledge and decision making ensure the highest quality of medical care and the most positive experience for our patients.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Breast & Imaging Center at (570) 882-4071. The Breast & Imaging Center is located in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, on the 3rd level, Main, adjacent to Admissions.

Breast Cancer Support Group:

A support group for anyone newly diagnosed with breast cancer or has
experienced breast cancer in the past. This may be beneficial for women
prior to having surgery to help them with decisions about treatment options.
The group meets to share experiences, information and to give strength to
each other. Family members and support persons are welcome and
meetings are free. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at
7pm in the Breast & Imaging Waiting Room on the 3rd Level at Robert
Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA and the 3rd Wednesday each month at 2pm at
Guthrie Home Health Health Office in North Towanda, PA (next to
Tomahawk Restaurant).

Information: (800) 598-6155

Cancer Support Group
Provides opportunity for any person experiencing a cancer diagnosis to
share concerns, feelings or problems.
Information: (570) 882-5076 or 5071

Caregiver Support Group
The support group is for caregivers and family members to express concerns
and to gain helpful information about caring for someone with chronic illness.
Information: (800) 327-8039