Rochester General Breast Center
Nearly 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year. These women are mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, friends and loved ones - both young women and older women. Learning that you have breast cancer can be terrifying. However, even breast cancer is not the threat that it used to be because of the latest treatment options, cutting-edge research, and skill of breast cancer specialists like those at the Rochester General Breast Center.
Improving Your Odds Against Breast Cancer
Today, about 1 of 8 women in the United States is unfortunately expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. A few important steps can significantly improve your odds of enjoying a lifetime of good health. Learn more +
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Our Team of Breast Cancer Experts
The Rochester General Breast Center in Rochester NY is a leader in the treatment of breast cancer and is backed by the Lipson Cancer Center, a nationally recognized cancer center, and consists of experts on all aspects of breast cancer including:
- Breast cancer screening and diagnosis, including high risk breast cancer screening and genetic counseling
- Medical oncology
- Radiation oncology
- Breast surgery
- Breast reconstruction (plastic) surgery
Quality Matters
The Rochester General Breast Center is the first center in New York to be recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence™ by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program from the National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.
The Breast Center is also involved in Mastery of Breast Surgery - a national quality improvement initiative of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
In addition, the Rochester General Mammography Department, as a part of the Rochester General Breast Center, is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and provides the latest in breast imaging technology and procedures.
In the News
Dr. Lori Medeiros, Medical Director of the Rochester General Breast Center, talks to Channel 13's morning news program about how genetic testing is helping alert younger women to the possibility of breast cancer. Watch the video below.
Address
1415 Portland Avenue
Medical Office Building (MOB), Suite 245
Rochester, NY 14621
Map & Driving Directions
Phone: (585) 922-4715
Fax: (585) 922-3950