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Breast Health Center Breast Health Center
The best health care doesn't come from machinery or buildings. It comes from people. At the Breast Health Center, we combine advanced technology and the full spectrum of treatment options with the most crucial elements – specialized expertise and a compassion that guides us in all we do.

Every day, it is our privilege to evaluate and, if necessary, treat, women promptly and efficiently. It's our golden rule and why you should choose us for your breast health care.

Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness
Want to learn more about digital mammograms, the importance of annual screenings, and the role other diagnostic tools play in early detection of breast cancer?
» Web-Exclusive Q&A: Breast Cancer
» Web-Exclusive Q&A: New Mammography Guidelines
» Web-Exclusive Q&A: Hereditary Cancers In Women

Breast Health
Cancer is just one reason a woman might come to the Breast Health Center. Some may come with breast pain, rashes or other medical issues. It is our job to find the answers to all their questions and concerns.
» Breast health
» The normal breast
» Breast self examination
» Benign (non-cancerous) breast changes

Specialized Testing
The Breast Health Center offers the latest technology to help diagnose and treat women's breast diseases. Our Division of Diagnostic Imaging contains cutting-edge equipment for a variety of specialized tests. Other procedures are conducted in our exam or operating rooms.

These tests include:
» Mammograms
» Breast core biopsy
» Sentinel node biopsy

Cancer Risk Assessment
Women concerned that their family history or environment increases their risk of developing cancer can meet with counselors and physicians with our Cancer Risk Assessment and Prevention Program .
» Risk factors

Cancer Management
The Breast Health Center offers patients with breast cancer and benign breast problems contemporary treatment programs that incorporate the latest information, knowledge and technology.
» Treatment guidelines

Program in Women's Oncology
The Breast Health Center is part of the Program in Women's Oncology, which serves as a resource to physicians and patients for the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical oncology and gynecological oncology in women.

Giving Support
We offer a variety of support groups at The Breast Health Center and Program in Women's Oncology. Most are for patients, but there are others for family members, children and caregivers.

In the News
Cancer and cancer research is often in the news.

Recent press releases:

» Event attracts many swimmers with personal stories about cancer
» Women & Infants Joins Breast Cancer Quality Initiative
» Research Focuses on Well-Being of Cancer Survivors
» Women & Infants Leads the Way in Ovarian Cancer Monitoring
An A+ for Women & Infants
Patient Story: Marianne
In 1998, Marianne Gianfrancesco, a retired educator from the State of Rhode Island, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today she is cancer free.
» Read this patient story
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Answers to your most pressing questions
  New Patient Registration
To streamline the check-in process for new patients, please print and complete this registration form and bring it to your first visit.
  Contact Us
Breast Health Center
One Blackstone Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02905
» Campus Map
» Directions

Telephone
401-274-1122, extension 7300,
or 401-453-7540

Hours
8:00am-4:30pm*
Monday-Friday
*Scheduling of appointments is flexible.

No Show Policy
Effective March 2009, we have a new policy for missed appointments at all Women & Infants' physician practices.

Email
Leslie Nuey, Senior Division Manager
  Breast Health Center Staff
» Medical Staff
» Breast Disease Fellowship
  Web Exclusive Q and A
Here are answers to some of your frequently asked questions.
» Breast cancer
» Hereditary Cancers In Women
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