Breast Care Center of Arizona
Perhaps you have discovered a breast lump, noticed some bloody drainage or nipple retraction, or you received a letter telling you that your mammogram showed something that was not normal. Please call us to make an appointment. We want to help you. Dr Donahue will personally greet you, obtain a medical history and perform a physical exam. If you require breast ultrasound, Dr Donahue will perform the focused ultrasound exam during the same office visit. No need to make a return trip to the office!
Not all breast lumps/mammographic abnormalities are cancerous. In fact, most lumps and masses are benign. Dr. Donahue has received additional training in Image guided biopsy techniques, using Ultrasound or Stereotactic guidance. Dr. Donahue is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Donahue is also a member of the American College of Surgeons National Ultrasound Faculty and the National Stereotactic Faculty. These minimally invasive biopsies can be accomplished under local anesthesia, with very small incisions, avoiding an unnecessary trip to surgery.
If you are at high risk for developing breast cancer, our office can arrange genetic testing and risk evaluation consultations. We can also arrange high resolution Breast MRI scans for patients who require additional high definition imaging.

We provide state of the art, high quality, caring , breast care

Breast Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, Dr. Donahue will assist you in making an informed decision regarding your treatment. The decision between lumpectomy and mastectomy is based upon many factors, which need to be discussed before you make decisions regarding treatment. Pre op consultations with Radiation Therapy, Reconstructive Surgery and Medical Oncology may be necessary. You might even request a second opinion from another surgeon. Dr. Donahue strongly encourages these types of referrals. Our office can facilitate timely referrals.
After surgery, Dr. Donahue can arrange for registered nurses to visit you in your home, to monitor your recovery in the days following hospitalization.
We have the services of our highly trained oncology staff at St. Josephs available for you. The Cancer Center at St Joes can draw upon many resources for patient support, including physical therapy, reach for recovery and social services. The Cancer program at St. Joes under the direction of the Cancer Committee, and its chairman, Dr. Donahue, has established a coordinatd Breast Cancer Program that is unparalleled in the State of Arizona. All of the multidisciplinary services and support are available at the Medical Center.
Comprehensive, Caring Breast Cancer Care

Second Opinion Regarding Breast Cancer Treatment
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and you would like to have a second surgical opinion, please call our office to schedule an appointment. A second opinion can be very important in helping you and your family to better understand your treatment options before making any decision.
Please call us if we can be of assistance,

Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer
We provide risk assessment for women who may have increased risk factors for developing breast cancer. Genetic testing for the breast cancer gene can be requested at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at St. Joseph's hospital and Medical Center.
We provide up to date and current, state of the art technology in assessing your risk.

Benign Breast Conditions
Most breast lumps are not malignant. But is important that any breast lump be examined by a breat specialist. A focused ultrasound is often performed in our office during your first appointment. You may have nipple discharge, breast pain or redness or thickening in the skin of your breast.
A large part of our practice focuses on benign breast conditions.

SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY
Exciting new technologies have been developed to identify the most likely site of lymph node metastases in patients who have been diagnosed with Breast cancer. Dr. Donahue has learned the most recent innovations in sentinel node biopsy techniques.
If you require a sentinel node lymph node biopsy for breast cancer , please call our office, so that we may assist you.

Breast Care Center of Arizona
The Breast Care Center of Arizona is located at our office at 333 West Thomas Road. A full range of medical services are available including evaluation of breast lumps and abnormal mammograms, as well as the evaluation of nipple discharge and breast cancer risk assessment.