Magnolia Breast Center serves as the first comprehensive breast health program in Southwest Florida.

Breast cancer is among the most common types of cancer, affecting nearly 4 million women in the US. While breast cancer can affect women (and men) of any age group, it is particularly common among middle-aged and elderly women.

At Magnolia Breast Center, our goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with breast concerns and help them manage the issues associated with breast health treatment to achieve the best possible outcomes. When one is faced with a new diagnosis of breast cancer, our primary focus is to guide patients through the process with exceptional skill and compassion in a prompt and comprehensive way.

Our breast health program is not limited to breast cancer treatment alone. We focus equally on survivorship and reducing your risk of breast cancer. We work with breast cancer survivors to improve their quality of life.

We take immense pride in the fact that ours is the first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic in Southwest Florida, staffed by fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians. When you choose our breast care center, you can be sure that you are being treated by a team of experts who are best in class and who truly care about your health and well-being.

What Is Breast Cancer and What Causes It?

Breast cancer is a disease which is characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the breast. There can be a wide variety of types of growth from pre-cancerous benign in situ lesions to more serious invasive cancers.

Breast cancer – like other types of cancers – can be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The most common risk factors for breast cancer include:

• Age (the risk of breast cancer increases as you age – particularly over the age of 50).
• Family history of breast cancer.
• Inherited genetic mutations (particularly BRCA1 and BRCA2), which can increase the risk of hereditary breast cancer.
• Personal history of non-cancerous breast conditions like atypical hyperplasia and lobular carcinoma in situ.
• Early menstruation and late menopause.
• Hormone therapy after menopause.
• Race/ethnicity (Black women and Ashkenazi Jewish women tend to have a higher rate of breast cancer compared to others).
• Lifestyle factors.
• Obesity.

Breast Cancer in the US – What Do the Numbers Say?

Here are some important facts from BreastCancer.org to think about concerning breast cancer:

• 1 out of every 8 women in the US will be affected by invasive breast cancer at some point in their lifetime.
• In 2022, over 287,000 cases of invasive breast cancer and over 51,000 cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer are expected to be reported across the country.
• Black women are at a significantly higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to White and Hispanic women. Among Black women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, 1 out of every 5 women (20%) has triple negative breast cancer, a higher risk form of breast cancer.
• Over 85% of breast cancer cases are reported among women who do not have a family history of breast cancer. Only around 10% of breast cancer cases are reported among women who are genetically predisposed to it and have a family history of breast cancer.

How Is Breast Cancer Diagnosed?

Breast cancer screening can detect cancerous tumors at an early stage. The most common tests used to diagnose breast cancer include:

• Breast exam
• Mammogram
• Breast ultrasound
• Breast MRI

In addition, a sentinel lymph node biopsy might also be required to determine whether breast cancer cells have spread into the lymphatic system.

How Is Breast Cancer Treated?

The most common treatment options for breast cancer include:

• Breast-conserving surgery (which involves removing the tumor as well as a small portion of the remaining breast tissue)
• Mastectomy (which involves removing the entire breast)
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone therapy

Choose Magnolia Breast Center for Proven and Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment Options

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeons and medical oncologists have extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing highly complicated cases of breast cancer. We use advanced diagnostic tests to determine the severity of your condition and devise a personalized treatment plan to achieve optimal results.

We communicate with other specialists and your primary caregiver to be sure your care is coordinated and comprehensive.

At Magnolia Breast Center, we offer an array of risk assessment and screening programs to detect and treat cancer at the earliest stage possible. We have professionally trained Nurse practitioners to help guide you through your journey. We also offer a full spectrum of support services – including educating women about the risk factors for breast cancer, what can be done to lower the risk of breast cancer, how to detect it early, how to manage the stress associated with cancer treatment, and more.

To find out more about our breast cancer treatments and to get yourself checked, call us today at 239-758-PINK (7465) or fill out our online contact form to schedule an appointment with our professional health care providers.