What is the Breast Center?
VM-Med’s Breast Center is dedicated to taking care of every aspect of our patients’ breast health needs. As the largest private breast center in Canada and an internationally recognized leader in breast cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment our specialists conduct comprehensive exams, including imaging exams and biopsies, performed by a specialist within our multidisciplinary clinic, and can be conducted within a single, time-saving visit.
Our team of experts assesses each individual case of breast cancer and works with you to create a personalized course of treatment that prioritizes your health and comfort throughout this process.
Our services include breast imaging, breast biopsy, breast surgery, breast cancer staging, breast oncology, breast cancer genetic testing.
The fastest way to reach us is by completing the online inquiry form below. Online inquiries are answered as soon as possible during regular business hours.
What can a patient expect?
VM-Med Breast Center offers patients next-day appointments with a breast expert physician. Results from mammography, ultrasound and/or MRI examinations are available on the same day, and biopsy examination results are available four to ten business days following the procedure. If surgery is required, it can often be scheduled in the same week as the diagnosis.
No referral is required to make an appointment. Simply fill out the online form, and our patient affairs coordinator will contact you as quickly as possible.
FAQs
National guidelines state that women between 50 and 74 years old benefit most from regular breast screening. https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/find-cancer-early/get-screened-for-breast-cancer
An appointment for a mammogram can usually be scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.
Please send us an inquiry on https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/ with your referral and our team will help with this request.
If your physician considers it necessary, he will order a biopsy. It can be done the same day at the clinic. Some patients feel having this option contributes to lower anxiety and stress as you don’t need to go elsewhere for your tests.
There are warning signs of breast cancer:
– New lump in the breast or underarm
– Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
– Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
– Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
– Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
We recommend patients book a consultation to see our expert physicians if they have any concerns, and as recommended by your referring physician.
A small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. If you notice a lump in your breast or near that region, or if you notice any changes in breast tissue, you should consider booking an appointment. The physician may order breast imaging to determine if this lump is of concern or not.
Make an Appointment
Online inquiries are answered as soon as possible during regular business hours.
The fastest way to reach us is by completing the online inquiry form below.
514-933-2778
1-800-849-6048
514-788-1484
Monday to Friday: 7:30AM – 4:30PM
Saturday to Sunday: Closed
Why is VM-Med
the right choice?
The VM-Med Montreal Breast Center is the largest private breast center in Canada and an internationally recognized leader in breast cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Every year, we diagnose and treat hundreds of new breast cancer cases and screen thousands of women for breast cancer.
VM-Med is proud to be the first Canadian member of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, a non-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in breast health care.
