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Located in the modern Outpatient Medical Center, Denver Health Breast Surgery is part of Denver Health’s comprehensive team of Breast Care specialists. We work with you on measures of prevention, from genetic testing and preventative surgery to surgical treatment after a breast cancer diagnosis. We understand that a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. We offer treatment after a mammogram when something concerning is found. We are here for you with compassionate care from the heart, using state-of-the-art techniques and evidence-based medicine to treat benign and malignant diseases of the breast.
Why Choose Us?
The Denver Health Breast Surgery team consists of a caring and highly-trained team of surgeons and nurse practitioners, a registered nurse who coordinates care and provides education and an excellent support staff. We are dedicated to making sure you understand your diagnosis and the recommended treatment options available to you, using the latest technology.
Every patient is unique and we personalize your care based on your specific needs, values, preferences and other medical conditions. We are dedicated to the highest level of patient care and good outcomes.
Our Services
- Cancer Resource Center
- Genetic counseling
- Mastectomy
- Medical oncology
- Needle biopsy
- Patient navigators
- Plastic surgery reconstruction
- Sentinal Node Biopsy
- Stereotactic Core Needle Biopsy
- Surgical oncology
- Breast MRI, Mammography and Automated whole breast ultrasound technology (click to learn more on our Breast Imaging page)
What is Breast Cancer?
The body replenishes cells in different organs. When cells get old, damaged or die, new cells replace them. This is what is supposed to happen. Abnormal growth refers to a buildup of extra cells. When this happens either the new cells formed when the body didn't need them, or the old cells did not die. Those extra cells can form a cancerous mass or lump called a tumor. Those abnormal cells can destroy normal tissues and spread through the body.
What's the difference between benign and malignant?
Benign means non-cancerous. Benign tumors may be larger, but do not spread to other tissues or organs. Benign tumors can be removed, and usually don’t grow back.
Malignant means cancerous. The cells from malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues and organs and spread. These tumors can often be removed, sometimes grow back and can invade other tissues and cause damage. They can also be fatal.