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Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital Breast Surgical Oncology Convenience at a community-based location Our comprehensive breast care center, for diagnosis and treatment includes: • Medical, radiologic, and surgical oncologists, nurses and clinicians are all certified in their specialties. • A plastic surgeon is available to discuss mastectomies and breast reconstruction. • A genetic counselor can discuss risk factors for women who have family history of breast cancer. • Oncology physical therapy is offered to reduce problems from lymphedema after surgery. AHN’s Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion houses the Home for Hope for pre-menopausal women with breast cancer, supported by the Glimmer of Hope Foundation. This program acknowledges their special challenges, such as responsibilities for careers and families. These women get help from a patient care navigator, who will coordinate appointments, a nutritionist, free child care during treatments, and massage or acupuncture sessions. A worl d leader in breast conservation… and survival AHN surgeons practice minimally invasive surgical treatments that protect a woman’s general health, and limit removal to the tumor and small portions of the surrounding breast tissue. Even when a mastectomy is needed, AHN surgeons conserve as much healthy tissue as possible, to retain a natural look or make reconstructive breast surgery easier. For breast cancer warriors, with help from AHN experts, there is hope for the future. Call 412-DOCTORS (362-8677) to find a specialist or schedule an appointment. Learn more at AHN.ORG/cancer-institute/ breast-cancer Howard Edington, MD, MBA, is board-certified in general and plastic surgery, and is fellowship trained in surgical oncology. He completed both his oncology and breast surgery training at the National Cancer Institute. He has extensive clinical experience in both cancer and reconstructive breast surgery. He is welcoming new patients at the following locations: 138 Gallery Drive McMurray PA, 15317 4727 Friendship Avenue Suite 340 Pittsburgh PA, 15224 412-235-5830 Call to schedule an appointment. Rebecca Fishman, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship-training in breast surgical oncology. She has clinical expertise in breast surgery and care for patients with breast cancer and breast disease. Dr. Fishman is welcoming patients at the following locations and most insurance plans are accepted: AHN Breast Surgeons Mellon Pavilion, Suite 142 4815 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Forbes Hospital 2580 Haymaker Road Professional Building 2, Suite 303 Monroeville, PA 15146 412-578-4303 Call to schedule an appointment . 4800 Friendship Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224