The Cedars Breast Clinic of the MUHC is a major regional and supra-regional referral centre for patients diagnosed with breast disease. Close to 25,000 women pass through the doors of the Cedars Breast Clinic annually. As a university health centre, it participates in the critical multi-centric clinical research trials that shape the future of breast cancer care. It delivers state-of-the-art treatments to patients and educates future health care professionals.
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- 8 breast surgeons
- 5 specialized breast radiologists
- 3 mammography units (soon to be replaced by 2 digital mammography units)
- 3 state-of-the-ultrasound units with biopsy capability
- MRI with MRI-guided biopsy capacity
- psycho-oncologist specializing in the care of breast cancer patients
- 3 nurse-clinicians who will follow your care from diagnosis through to followup
- kinesiologist specializing in the care of lymphedema (the only unit in Quebec that provides this service free-of-charge)
- certified art therapist
- certified yoga therapist
- free one-year membership to CURVES for our breast cancer patients
- access to Cedars CanSupport
- available education tool: Breast Cancer Navigation Kit to facilitate the treatment journey
CRA No. 10520-2501-RR-0001