Breast Cancer

At Sali Hospital, our specialists work together to evaluate factors that make women more susceptible to breast cancer. We offer genetic counseling and testing for changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, among others.

  • Adenocarcinoma (including invasive ductal or lobular carcninoma and pre-cancers such as carcinoma in situ/DCIS): The most common form of breast cancer. adenocarcinoma may originate in the ducts of the breast as invasive ductal carcinoma, or in the lobules of the breast as invasive lobular carcinoma. Breast cancer that forms and stays in the milk duct and does not “invade” beyond the wall of the duct, as in the case with DCIS, is primarily managed with surgery with or without radiation. Of the most invasive cancers, most of these continue to express their normal hormone receptors such as estrogen and progesterone and are susceptible to hormone blocking treatments. About 20% are “HER2+,” which is an aggressive but highly treatable subtype of breast cancer characterized by an “over-expression” of a protein called “HER2,” resulting in a more rapid growth rate of the cancer. Approximately 10% do not express any of these three receptors (estrogen, progesterone, or HER2) and are so called “triple negative breast cancers,” which can  often be aggressive and require different treatment approaches.
  • Breast imaging: The use of imaging tools to visualize tumors such as ultrasound, 2D and 3D mammography and MRI.
  • Breast biopsy: A minimally invasive procedure where a doctor collects a sample of breast tissue to evaluate for suspected breast cancer. The specialist may perform a biopsy using X-ray (stereotactic), ultrasound or MRI guidance.

More Articles

  • Anesthesia

    Sali Hospital has 24/7 Anesthesia coverage. There are three Certified Registered Anesthetists who provide these services.

  • OB / Labor & Delivery

    Contact Sali Hospital OB department for information concerning any after delivery issues.

  • Find a Pharmacy

    Our pharmacy offers convenience to the public, dispensing chronic and acute prescription medicine, over-the-counter medicine as well as stocking a range of products. The pharmacy also provides clinical pharmacy services to in-hospital patients.

  • How We Help

    Sali International Hospital is built on a tradition of caring. Dedicated to our community, we continue to grow and expand, constantly adding to our service offerings.