Advanced Specialities
Dr. Shelly combines world-class technology with minimally invasive techniques to ensure precise diagnosis and gentle treatment.
Breast Biopsy
To definitively diagnose whether a breast lump or imaging abnormality is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant.
Performed when a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI detects a suspicious mass, calcifications, or structural distortion.
Key Note: We prioritize image-guided core needle biopsies, which are less invasive than surgical biopsies and leave minimal scarring.
Breast Interventions
To manage various breast conditions without the need for major surgery.
Includes aspiration of cysts, drainage of abscesses, and preoperative wire localization to guide surgeons to non-palpable lumps.
Key Note: These procedures are performed under local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort and rapid recovery.
Cryoablation for Breast Cancers
A cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy cancer cells.
Ideal for early-stage breast cancers, particularly in patients who may not be suitable candidates for traditional surgery.
Key Note: Painless, requires no general anesthesia, and leaves the breast shape intact.
Cryoablation for Breast Fibroadenomas
To treat non-cancerous breast lumps (fibroadenomas) that are causing pain or anxiety, without surgical excision.
When a confirmed benign fibroadenoma is palpable or symptomatic.
Key Note: An office-based procedure that takes less than 30 minutes. Patients can return to normal activities immediately.
Minimally Invasive Breast Cancer Management
To treat breast disease with the least possible physical trauma to the patient.
Applicable across diagnosis, staging, and treatment of breast cancer.
Key Note: Focuses on preserving breast aesthetics and sensation while ensuring oncological safety.
MR Guided Breast Biopsy
To sample lesions that are only visible on MRI and cannot be seen on ultrasound or mammography.
After a suspicious finding is detected exclusively during a Breast MRI screening.
Key Note: A highly specialized procedure requiring advanced equipment and expertise.
MRI Breast
The most sensitive imaging tool available for detecting breast cancer.
Used for screening high-risk women, evaluating implants, or staging cancer before surgery.
Key Note: Provides detailed images of soft tissue that other modalities might miss.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Specifically designed to biopsy microcalcifications (tiny calcium deposits) or distortions not visible on ultrasound.
When a mammogram shows suspicious calcifications that could be an early sign of cancer.
Key Note: Uses X-ray guidance to precisely target the area of concern.
Vacuum Assisted Excision of Complex Sclerosing Lesions
To remove high-risk lesions (like radial scars) that mimic cancer, often sparing the patient from open surgery.
When a biopsy shows a 'complex sclerosing lesion' that requires removal to rule out hidden malignancy.
Key Note: Allows for complete removal of the lesion through a tiny skin nick.
Vacuum Assisted Excision of Fibroadenomas
To completely remove benign lumps (fibroadenomas) without a surgical incision.
For benign lumps that are growing or causing symptoms.
Key Note: Also known as VABB (Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy), this is the gold standard for scarless lump removal.