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A Day in the Life of the Breast Care Centre at St. Joseph's Hospital

Kelly Rowcliffe, is relieved to hear the words "you're good," from clinical nurse specialist Margo Bettger-Hahn.

Clinical nurse specialist Margo Bettger-Hahn, exams Kelly Rowcliffe at a recent visit.

Nurse navigators Gillian Milcz and Linda Cooper specialize in smoothing the care journey for women.

Dr. Leslie Scott, one of six breast surgeons at St. Joseph’s, works with patients & the care team to decide on a treatment plan.

Dr. Scott exams a patient at the new Breast Care Center at St. Joseph’s.

Cancer in the right breast lights up the screen behind Dr. Leslie Scott, who explains the urgent nature of the case.

Cancer is evident in the right breast.

Ensuring continuity of care, nurse practitioner Pat Baruth helps patients prepare for chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Dr. Muscedere and ultrasound technologist Jane Stacey perform a breast ultrasound.

Dr. Giulio Muscedere, a radiologist specializing in breast imaging, contemplates a patient’s mammogram.

Registered technologist Karen Doncaster is a friendly face while she prepares a patient for a mammogram.

Dr. Leslie Scott, left, is assisted by Lauren Sham during a breast lumpectomy.

Preventing cancer recurrence is an important part of follow up care. Dietitian Celine Norrington, left, counsels Amy Morris.

At St. Joseph’s, breast care patients have someone to steer them through what can be an overwhelming experience.

With education and support, patients feel relieved, informed supported and empowered.

Esther Broude, who is grateful to be cancer free, returns to St. Joseph’s for annual well-breast visits.

Volunteers working in the mammography suite, assist patients upon their arrival.

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