The Rise of Survivorship

Meet Modupe O. (Seyi) White, DNP, and learn how she champions survivors.

The Rise of Survivorship

Meet Modupe O. (Seyi) White, DNP, and learn how she champions survivors.

  • Benign Breast Disease
  • Benign Breast Lesions
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hereditary Breast Cancer
  • High Risk Breast Lesions
  • Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
  • Inflammatory Breast Cancer
  • Invasive Breast Cancer
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Mastalgia/Mastodynia
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Pregnancy-related Breast Cancer
  • Premenopausal Breast Cancer
  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Carilion Cancer Care

Breast Cancer

Elaina Graham, DOElaina Graham, DOInterim Section Chief, Breast Surgery

"To empower every patient with the information and education to become an active participant in their treatment plan, and an integral member of the breast team responsible for their care."

Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Patient Navigators

Patient Navigators

Our patient navigators help patients through screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. We also help patients communicate with their healthcare team so they get the information they need to make decisions about their care.

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Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program positively contributes to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

Advanced technologies such as digital mammography, ultrasound and breast MRI allow for more precisely targeted diagnosis and treatment. The ability to use a more accurate imaging approach, along with physicians dedicated to breast imaging, allows us to find and cure cancers at an earlier stage.

Learn More
Mammography

Mammography Screenings

Mammography is still the most effective tool for detecting early changes within the breast. Early detection is the key to curing breast cancer and our radiologists can detect changes years before they're felt. Mammograms are offered at several screening locations.

Our Mammography Locations
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Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Patient Navigators

Patient Navigators

Our patient navigators help patients through screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. We also help patients communicate with their healthcare team so they get the information they need to make decisions about their care.

Cancer Genetics

Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program positively contributes to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

Advanced technologies such as digital mammography, ultrasound and breast MRI allow for more precisely targeted diagnosis and treatment. The ability to use a more accurate imaging approach, along with physicians dedicated to breast imaging, allows us to find and cure cancers at an earlier stage.

Learn More
Mammography

Mammography Screenings

Mammography is still the most effective tool for detecting early changes within the breast. Early detection is the key to curing breast cancer and our radiologists can detect changes years before they're felt. Mammograms are offered at several screening locations.

Our Mammography Locations
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Evidence-based

Evidence Based

Evidence-based approach to breast health.

Patient-focused

Patient Focus

Patient and family centered care.

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive services supported by CRMH.

Specialized

Specialized

Specialized in the latest care

Evidence-based

Evidence Based

Evidence-based approach to breast health.

Patient-focused

Patient Focus

Patient and family centered care.

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive services supported by CRMH.

Specialized

Specialized

Specialized in the latest care

Want to learn more?

Patient Education and Information

Understanding breast cancer can be complicated. We work to provide expert clinical evaluations, technologies and proven therapies to treat your cancer. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

Patient guidelines from

the National Comprehensive Care Network

Metastatic breast cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and is also called stage 4 or advanced breast cancer.

Invasive breast cancer

Invasive breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the milk ducts or milk glands into the breast tissue or nearby lymph nodes.

Understanding breast cancer treatment

Side effects and their management

What to eat to stay healthy

A balanced diet can help with maintaining a healthy weight, manage treatment side effects, reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Learn about mindfulness

Coping with cancer is a personal journal, practicing mindfulness can help you navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that cancer brings.

Breast biopsies

What you need to know

Breast biopsies information

A breast biopsy, a procedure that removes a small sample of breast tissue, is used to determine if that area of tissue is breast cancer or not.

12 Breast Cancer Locations

To schedule an appointment at a Breast Cancer location

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  • Benign Breast Disease
  • Benign Breast Lesions
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hereditary Breast Cancer
  • High Risk Breast Lesions
  • Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
  • Inflammatory Breast Cancer
  • Invasive Breast Cancer
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Mastalgia/Mastodynia
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Pregnancy-related Breast Cancer
  • Premenopausal Breast Cancer
  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Conditions Treated

  • Benign Breast Disease
  • Benign Breast Lesions
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hereditary Breast Cancer
  • High Risk Breast Lesions
  • Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
  • Inflammatory Breast Cancer
  • Invasive Breast Cancer
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Mastalgia/Mastodynia
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Pregnancy-related Breast Cancer
  • Premenopausal Breast Cancer
  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Treatment Options

  • Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Conservation Surgery
  • Ductal Excision
  • High Risk Surveillance
  • Lumpectomy
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
  • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
  • Oncoplastic Tissue Rearrangement
  • Prophylactic (risk-reducing) Mastectomy
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Skin Sparing Mastectomy
  • Total Mastectomy
Carilion Cancer Care

Breast Cancer

Elaina Graham, DOElaina Graham, DOInterim Section Chief, Breast Surgery

"To empower every patient with the information and education to become an active participant in their treatment plan, and an integral member of the breast team responsible for their care."

Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Patient Navigators

Patient Navigators

Our patient navigators help patients through screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. We also help patients communicate with their healthcare team so they get the information they need to make decisions about their care.

Cancer Geneticsplay-buttonplay-button in card-container

Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program positively contributes to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

Advanced technologies such as digital mammography, ultrasound and breast MRI allow for more precisely targeted diagnosis and treatment. The ability to use a more accurate imaging approach, along with physicians dedicated to breast imaging, allows us to find and cure cancers at an earlier stage.

Learn More
Mammography

Mammography Screenings

Mammography is still the most effective tool for detecting early changes within the breast. Early detection is the key to curing breast cancer and our radiologists can detect changes years before they're felt. Mammograms are offered at several screening locations.

Our Mammography Locations
left-arrowyears-left-arrow in cvi-cancer care
Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Patient Navigators

Patient Navigators

Our patient navigators help patients through screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. We also help patients communicate with their healthcare team so they get the information they need to make decisions about their care.

Cancer Genetics

Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program positively contributes to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

Advanced technologies such as digital mammography, ultrasound and breast MRI allow for more precisely targeted diagnosis and treatment. The ability to use a more accurate imaging approach, along with physicians dedicated to breast imaging, allows us to find and cure cancers at an earlier stage.

Learn More
Mammography

Mammography Screenings

Mammography is still the most effective tool for detecting early changes within the breast. Early detection is the key to curing breast cancer and our radiologists can detect changes years before they're felt. Mammograms are offered at several screening locations.

Our Mammography Locations
right-arrowright-arrow for cvi-cancer care
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Evidence-based

Evidence Based

Evidence-based approach to breast health.

Patient-focused

Patient Focus

Patient and family centered care.

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive services supported by CRMH.

Specialized

Specialized

Specialized in the latest care

Want to learn more?

Patient Education and Information

Understanding breast cancer can be complicated. We work to provide expert clinical evaluations, technologies and proven therapies to treat your cancer. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

Patient guidelines from

the National Comprehensive Care Network

Metastatic breast cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and is also called stage 4 or advanced breast cancer.

Invasive breast cancer

Invasive breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the milk ducts or milk glands into the breast tissue or nearby lymph nodes.

Understanding breast cancer treatment

Side effects and their management

What to eat to stay healthy

A balanced diet can help with maintaining a healthy weight, manage treatment side effects, reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Learn about mindfulness

Coping with cancer is a personal journal, practicing mindfulness can help you navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that cancer brings.

Breast biopsies

What you need to know

Breast biopsies information

A breast biopsy, a procedure that removes a small sample of breast tissue, is used to determine if that area of tissue is breast cancer or not.

Patient Education and Information

Understanding breast cancer can be complicated. We work to provide expert clinical evaluations, technologies and proven therapies to treat your cancer. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

Patient guidelines from

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the National Comprehensive Care Network

Metastatic breast cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and is also called stage 4 or advanced breast cancer.

Invasive breast cancer

Invasive breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the milk ducts or milk glands into the breast tissue or nearby lymph nodes.

Understanding breast cancer treatment

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Side effects and their management

What to eat to stay healthy

A balanced diet can help with maintaining a healthy weight, manage treatment side effects, reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Learn about mindfulness

Coping with cancer is a personal journal, practicing mindfulness can help you navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that cancer brings.

Breast biopsies

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What you need to know

Breast biopsies information

A breast biopsy, a procedure that removes a small sample of breast tissue, is used to determine if that area of tissue is breast cancer or not.

12 Breast Cancer Locations

To schedule an appointment at a Breast Cancer location

View All Locations view all caret
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Physical Conditions
Survivorship: Finding Support After Breast Cancer

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Physical Conditions
"Why Not Me?" Early Detection and Breast Cancer

Tamekah Alnissa wasn't even due for her first mammogram when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A hug from her business partner at theHair Resto...

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Lifestyle & Prevention
Eating To Prevent Breast Cancer

Preventing breast cancer might be as easy as filling your dinner plate.While a number of factors can cause the disease—including heredity and environm...

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Lifestyle & Prevention
Preparing for Your Mammogram: 6 Must-Know Tips

What Is a Mammogram?A mammogram is an X-ray exam of your breasts that helps detect changes or lumps that could indicate breast cancer. It’s one of the...

Asian Woman Using a Glucose Monitoring Device at Home
Physical Conditions
Type 1.5 Diabetes: The “In-Between” Type You May Not Have Heard Of

You’ve probably heard of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But there’s another form called latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), also known as type 1...

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