Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre
The Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital is a premiere facility specializing in breast health and disease. The Centre opened its doors in 1995, thanks to the extraordinary leadership of Marvelle Koffler and Murray Koffler.
We ensure each patient is cared for in a comprehensive manner, from the physical to the psychosocial.
Our patients come for breast cancer screening as well as diagnosis of benign and malignant breast conditions. Services include screening mammography, as centre is an Ontario Breast Screening Program assessment site. It is also home to a team of experts in the diagnosis and treatment of breast conditions, including breast cancer.
Combining the services of a range of health care providers under one roof, patients are treated by professionals in the areas of:
- surgery
- medicine
- radiological sciences
- pathology
- psychiatry
- nursing
- palliative medicine
- nutrition
- social work
- genetic counselling
For individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, treatment is coordinated at the outset by the centre's multidisciplinary team. Specialized cancer care professionals involved with the centre meet weekly to review medical information on all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and provide input on the best plan of care.
Known as the Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference, this group optimizes medical treatment by ensuring multiple physicians have input into each patient's care. The team reviews each case and makes recommendations on the course of treatments. These recommendations are communicated to each patient by their treating physician.
34,000 Women
annually receive care at the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre.
25-30 Clinicians and Trainees
meet weekly to review medical information on all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
First Dedicated Breast Centre
in Canada to integrate all aspects of breast care: detection, diagnosis, counselling and treatment.
Our Services
We provide state-of-the-art care through the integration of multiple disciplines to provide prompt access to diagnostic, surgical, medical and psychosocial services to our patients.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that occurs when cells in the breast grow out of control. Learn more about how it is diagnosed and treated.
Male Breast Cancer
Men have breast tissue so, like women, they can develop breast cancer too. Learn more about how it is diagnosed and treated.
Breast Imaging
We provide a wide range of screening and diagnostic tests to assess any problems of the breast, like mammography and ultrasound. Learn more about the types of imaging exams we offer.
Breast Surgical Services
Patients are seen for all types of breast conditions. Our team is made up of breast cancer surgery experts.
Breast Medical Oncology
Learn more about systemic treatment for breast cancer, which includes chemotherapy and / or hormone therapy.
Genetic Services for Breast Cancer
Genetic counselling can help you decide if genetic testing is right for you. They will look at your family history of cancer and personal medical status.
Familial Breast Clinic
We offer a comprehensive counselling and referral service for individuals with a family history of breast cancer.
Support for Breast Cancer Patients
Psychosocial services offer support for the psychological and emotional challenges of a breast-cancer diagnosis. It is available to all breast cancer patients.
Taking Charge: Healthy LIFEstyle Choices after Breast Cancer
Learn more about a program that offers small groups and personalized guidance about a healthier diet and physical activity choices.
PYNK: Program for Young Women with Breast Cancer
The PYNK program, focused on the unique needs of young women with breast cancer, is now available at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Meet the Team
Our multidisciplinary approach helps us provide state-of-the-art care. Meet your care team.
Be Breast Healthy
A six-step learning program for women who want to learn and lower their cancer risk
FAQs
A collection of the most helpful and relevant answers to the most asked questions on mammograms.
Stories from our Patients
"I’ll never stop going back to visit the Koffler Centre," says Nicole. "No one has told me ‘you’re done now.’ I’ll always be part of the family there. It’s a special place. It’s where humanity is at its best."
Nicole Smalley
Breast Cancer
Read Nicole's Story
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Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre Mount Sinai Hospital Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Health Complex 600 University Avenue, 12th Floor Take the Murray Street elevators in the hospital to the 12th Floor. |
