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We wanted to offer a one-stop shop for breast cancer care.\u201dCare and Convenience \u2014 All Under One RoofThe clinic, led by Dr. Laman and Dr. Lupinacci, is open Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.\u201cThe care that patients receive at the clinic is exceptional,\u201d Dr. Lupinacci says. \u201cMany of us working here might be at another hospital or facility during other parts of the day or week, but we bring the same level of top-notch care right to the center.\u201dA breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, along with the numerous appointments at different locations and on different days that follow.\u201cThe benefit of our center is that a patient receives a broad spectrum of care, from\u00a0imaging to preoperative testing, outpatient surgery to medical oncology, and recovery \u2014 all in one convenient place,\u201d says Dr. Laman, a hematologist and oncologist at\u00a0UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.The clinic offers:Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Breast ultrasound.Diagnostic and screening mammograms.Lumpectomy.Mastectomy.Needle biopsy.Sentinel lymph node biopsy.At the clinic, patients benefit from the expertise of UPMC Magee-Womens services and doctors \u2014 right in their neighborhood. Our breast imaging experts read all breast imaging results. Also, our breast pathology experts evaluate a patient\u2019s biopsy and lumpectomy\/mastectomy pathology readings at the hospital.Advanced TechnologyIn addition to top-notch medical expertise, the clinic houses state-of-the-art equipment, expanding the possibilities of patient care at an outpatient facility.\u201cPatients can go to the clinic for their annual mammography screening, a biopsy, lumpectomy, or even mastectomy,\u201d Dr. Lupinacci says. \u201cWe have the newest breast MRI and CT scan machines, enabling us to capture better pictures and provide advanced care.\u201dUnlike a 2D mammogram, where it would only display four pictures total, 3D digital mammography shows anywhere from nine to 20 images of each breast. These images are then combined so a radiologist can identify if there are any areas of concern.\u201cBy using 2D and 3D imaging together, we can more precisely diagnose and care for our patients,\u201d Dr. Laman says.The UPMC Outpatient Center is conveniently located on Route 51 and boasts plenty of free parking. Shorter wait times for an appointment mean patients can get the care they need when they need it.\u201cThe smaller time window for getting an appointment can also shorten the diagnosis time,\u201d Dr. Lupinacci says. \u201cThe earlier we detect breast cancer, the sooner we can get started treating it with more options.\u201dSchedule an appointment\u00a0online at the breast cancer care clinic. The clinic is located inside the UPMC Outpatient Center at 275 Clairton Blvd. in West Mifflin.Editor's Note: This article was originally published on May 4, 2021, and was last reviewed on November 13, 2024."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2021","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2021\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"05","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2021\/\/05\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Care Clinic Available in West Mifflin","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2021\/05\/multidisciplinary-breast-cancer-care\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]