Breast Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Expertise and Experience

At Mount Sinai South Nassau, patients who have recently learned they have breast cancer as well as others who have a recurrence turn to our experts for care. They trust in our breast care specialists’ years of advanced training in screening, diagnosis and treatment. And they know that for each patient, a range of compassionate experts in cancer treatment — from imaging to radiation and chemotherapy, surgery and recovery — can be part of their team here, close to work, home and loved ones.

We have worked with over 10,000 patients, performing mammograms, ultrasound and breast MRIs, as well as a range of treatments. And we’re especially proud of our efforts to treat breast cancer without mastectomy (removal of the breast) whenever possible.

We bring the latest tools and technology to our patients at Mount Sinai South Nassau, all in a relaxed, comfortable setting. We participate in national quality initiatives through the Commission on Cancer, part of the American College of Surgeons.

Our Breast Cancer Experts

At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we have assembled a wide range of experts to offer you compassionate, quality care. And to ensure you have the best treatment plan possible, these experts meet together during weekly cancer conferences to discuss options for each patient’s care.

Your team at Mount Sinai South Nassau might include:

• Breast imaging specialists, fellowship-trained in breast and body imaging
  
• Board-certified radiation oncologists, physicians who specialize in radiation therapy, including procedures that successfully treat the cancer without requiring a mastectomy (removal of the breast)
  
• Dedicated breast surgeon
  
• Surgeon specializing in cancer
  
• Physician with special training in breast reconstruction
  
• Certified breast-patient nurse navigator, to help with setting up appointments, education and support
  
• Physicists
  
• Dosimetrists
  
• Radiation therapists
  
• Mammography and ultrasound technologists
  

Education and Support

To help you and your loved ones before, during and after treatment for breast cancer, our experts at Mount Sinai South Nassau offer a range of state-of-the-art services, as well as comprehensive support and education, including:

Advanced Medical Services

For screening (early detection), diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, we offer:

• Advanced techniques and equipment for breast and lymph node biopsy, including computer-guided (or robot) ultrasound, MRI, stereotactic imaging and gamma imaging
  
• Fine needle aspiration (a type of biopsy) of breast tissue
  
• Staging of breast cancer
  
• Same-day results and consultation with a physician
  
• Advanced treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery
  
• Computer-assisted (or robotic) assisted procedures 
  
• Rehabilitation
  
• Breast reconstruction
  
• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, at Center for Women’s Imaging at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Compassionate Support and Education

Our staff can also connect you with these important resources:

• Breast Cancer Support Group
  
• Free boutique for wigs, scarves, bras, etc., for women with cancer (at South Nassau’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, in connection with the Hewlett House)
  
• Personal risk assessments for breast cancer 
  
• Survivorship Care Plan, a thorough record of your care and diagnosis, to share with other caregivers after treatment is complete 
  
• Community-based screenings and education 
  
• SIBSPlace, support for children 
  
• Networking and coordination of care with professionals of Hewlett House (links to another website), a resource for cancer patients in Hewlett, N.Y.

Grateful Patient Stories

Hear from our patients as they share their stories of cancer care at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Nothing could stop Angela Santopolo, 33, of Rockaway Beach, Queens, from teaching or earning her master’s degree in education — on time. Not even breast cancer. ... read Angela's Story

Anyone who’s been through it never forgets the moment they are told “it’s cancer.” For Susan Blaize-Sampeur, that moment came on October 11, 2021 ... read Susan's Story

Contact Us

Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center in Valley Stream
1 South Central Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 632-3350

Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women's Imaging
440 Merrick Road
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 255-8220

Learn More

Breast cancer care
Services at the Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women's Imaging
Overview of other cancer services at Mount Sinai South Nassau
Computer-assisted (or robotic) procedures
National certifications for care and quality
National certificationsSusan's Story