Breast Center

Why choose the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital?

We provide the full continuum of care — from screening through treatment and survivorship — all in one place.

We provide:

• Our patients with the ability to undergo a mammogram and, if necessary, an ultrasound or MRI on the same day, pending insurance approval.
• A dedicated center that enables the Breast Care Team to communicate with one another more effectively and coordinate care more efficiently, which means our patients are able to begin treatment immediately.
• Full-time breast radiologists that are exclusively dedicated to breast care.
• A Breast Care Navigator who will help to guide you and your family through the entire process of care.
• State-of-the-art-technology typically found only in the nation's top academic medical centers.

For all these reasons and more, patients find the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to be the ideal place to receive their breast care.

Available at the Breast Center is a full range of
diagnostic services, including:

• Digital Mammography
• Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Ultrasound Biopsy
• Breast MRI
• Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI)
• MRI Guided Biopsy
• Ductography
• Bone Densitometry

If your mammogram is abnormal...

In the event an abnormality is found in your mammogram, the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the best place to be. Any further testing can be completed at the Breast Center, freeing you from the stress of having to visit several different facilities. Our breast radiologists will supervise the diagnostic evaluation and perform image-guided core needle biopsies if necessary.

If breast cancer is detected...

Rest assured, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital offers Fort Bend County the only full-service oncology program. If breast cancer is detected, our Breast Care Navigator will coordinate your care and schedule your appointments with the appropriate physicians, including breast surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologists. Our Breast Care Team will work closely with each other to ensure continuity of care.

If radiation is required...

Our renowned radiation oncologist relies on the latest technology and innovations to tailor a treatment program for each patient. For some patients, high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy reduces the time needed for treatment to five days rather than six weeks. This therapy uses strategically placed catheters to deliver precise levels of radiation directly to the tumor site, which also helps protect surrounding breast tissue.

Another leading-edge therapy available is intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), an advanced mode of high-precision radiotherapy. It utilizes computer-controlled linear accelerators to deliver precise radiation doses.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital holds case reviews with the multidisciplinary Breast Care Team including, breast radiologists, pathologists, breast surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, and a Breast Care Navigator. During a case review, the breast care team discusses newly diagnosed patients and creates personalized treatment plans. This service provides you with the comfort of knowing that you are being cared for by a team of specialized physicians who truly care.

Seeking a second opinion

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer by another facility and are seeking a second opinion, we are here for you. When you request a second opinion at the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, our Breast Care Navigator will schedule a consultation with a member of our Breast Care Team. To schedule your consultation now, contact the Breast Care Navigator, Maria Socci, at 281-276-8989.

Making the decision

Choosing the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for your breast care means that no matter your stage, your care will be delivered with your total well-being as the main focus. All the while you can take advantage of the conveniences of care close to home, free and designated parking, a spa-like atmosphere, treatment with state-of-the-art technology and a caring staff that is committed to you and your cure!