St. Clair Hospital’s Breast Care Program offers education, early detection, treatment services and state-of-the art equipment for fast and accurate diagnosis.
Our experienced and dedicated surgeons and radiologists read more than 7,000 mammograms annually and they, along with pathologists, nurses, technologists, and other medical personnel, are specially trained in the care and treatment of breast disease.
Review our list of services below.
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Prevention and Early Detection Services |
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- Digital screening mammograms
- Digital diagnostic mammograms
- Self-breast exam teaching
- Breast cancer risk assessment (GAIL Model)
- Group rates on screening mammograms
- Resource library with a special section dedicated to breast care and breast cancer
- Annual breast cancer screening
- American Cancer Society mammogram voucher program
- Department of Health “Healthy Woman Program”
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Diagnostic Services |
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- Comprehensive breast imaging consultation for breast problems, including mammography with special imaging techniques and breast ultrasound. Immediate results provided.
- Breast localizations
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Breast biopsies: stereotactic, ultrasound-guided MRI
- Sentinel lymph node identification
- Cyst aspirations
- Complete pathology evaluation, including cytology and histology of breast tissue
- PET Scan
- MRI
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Treatment Services |
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- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Breast conserving (lumpectomy) and mastectomy surgical care
- Breast reconstruction
- Lymphedema therapy
- Mammosite
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Clinical Research |
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- Access to clinical trials
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Support Services |
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- Assistance with navigation through the complex health care system
- ImageExchange — Breast cancer support group, First Steps, Look Good….Feel Better, Breast prosthesis fitting service
- Social Services
- Nutritional counseling service
- Individual counseling service
- Education/support provided by a Cancer Care Specialist and a breast cancer survivor
- “Satchels of Caring” from CREW Pittsburgh
- DVD exercise program for breast cancer survivors
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Breast Care Physicians
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Robert W. Bragdon, M.D.
Lori L. Cherup, M.D.
Natalie Furgiuele-Iracki, M.D.
Anthony R. Haradin, M.D.
Amelia A. Pare, M.D.
Jeffrey A. Perri, M.D.
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William Perri, D.O.
Louis D. Pietragallo, M.D.
South Hills Radiology Associates
Department of Medical Imaging
Robert L. Volkin, M.D.
Robert Werner, M.D.
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