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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 1-2 out of 2 doctors available Location: Phoenix, AZ Last Name Initial: P Bhavika Patel, M.D. Radiologist Phoenix, AZ Areas of focus: Breast cancer Barbara A. Pockaj, M.D. General Surgeon Surgical Oncologist Phoenix, AZ Areas of focus: Mastectomy, Breast cancer surgery, Breast surgery, Breast duct excision, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node... surgery, Breast cancer, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Male breast cancer, Atypical hyperplasia of the breast, Breast cysts and lumps, Fibroadenoma, BRCA gene mutation Show more areas of focus for Barbara A. Pockaj, M.D. Research Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are continually working to improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Mayo Clinic researchers are involved in many studies related to breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Mayo Clinic doctors often inform eligible patients about opportunities to participate in research studies and clinical trials related to advancements in the treatment of breast cancer. Areas of research include: Analyzing the genetic makeup of breast cancer cells to understand how DNA changes affect response to cancer treatments and personalize treatment options. Harnessing the power of viruses to treat noninvasive breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Innovative breast imaging techniques, such as dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, contrast-enhanced digital mammography and molecular breast imaging. Making treatment safer using new technology, such as proton beam therapy to shape radiation beams that reach left-sided breast cancer but spare the heart. Refinement of the list of genes that are involved in the development of breast cancer to improve the use of genetic testing. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of a select group of facilities that received a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant for breast cancer research from the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Learn more about the Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer SPORE. People who seek care at Mayo Clinic have a chance to participate in clinical trials studying the latest techniques for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Women's Cancer ProgramThe Women's Cancer Program at Mayo Clinic brings together doctors and researchers in breast and gynecological surgery, medical and radiation oncology, medical genetics, pathology, and other specialties to develop new therapies for women's cancers. As part of Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Women's Cancer Program offers access to potential new therapies through clinical trials. The Women's Cancer Program also provides emotional and social support classes, a resource center, and educational programs for women and their families. 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