Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Thanks to expert physicians and advanced MRI imaging techniques, Debbie Bricker's breast cancer was detected at an early stage and treated successfully. View a brief video about Bricker's experience (Windows Media Player). Video transcript (PDF)Effective breast care begins with detection, and doctors here have the most advanced mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies to uncover early signs of disease. University of Chicago radiologists see cancers every day and have vast experience diagnosing breast cancers effectively. Our radiologists are so committed to improving breast cancer detection techniques that they are establishing the University of Chicago Breast Imaging Learning Center to train radiologists from other hospitals throughout the country.
Video: Gillian Newstead, MD, Radiologist
Radiologist Gillian Newstead, MD, is an expert in using advanced imaging technologies to detect breast disease. Here, Dr. Newstead describes breast disease diagnosis, treatment and research.
Video: Donna Christian, APN, Nurse Practitioner
Donna Christian, APN, a nurse practitioner, speaks about her role in the Breast Center and how the multidisciplinary team approach offers patients access to multiple expert opinions.
