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 The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center was founded in 1983 by Kamilia F. Kozlowski, M.D. It was the first freestanding breast center of its kind in Tennessee and still remains one of the very few nationwide. Its goal was focused on delivering streamlined, cost-effective quality breast health care in a woman-friendly setting. Dr. Kozlowski developed the specialty of Clinical Breast Radiology being directly involved in the care of a woman's diagnostic breast imaging workup. Her goal was to change the fragmented and inefficient delivery of breast health care. Traditionally, a woman would visit multiple specialists and sometimes get conflicting opinions to determine if there is a potential breast problem. In contrast, the Clinical Breast Radiologist can synthesize the information from her clinical and imaging armamentarium, perform the workup in a single setting, and accurately discuss with the woman whether there is a concern for breast cancer prior to her leaving the office.
If a tissue diagnosis is needed, the diagnosis is made in the office with
specialized, painless needle procedures. Most results are readily available
within 24 to 48 hours.
In 1997, the Knoxville Breast Center became the Knoxville Comprehensive Breast
Center. The same woman-centered, woman-friendly, efficient medical care for the
diagnostic part of breast health care was broadened to the treatment phase. Dr. George Webber, a
dedicated breast surgeon who devotes 100 percent of his time to breast surgery
was added to the staff. He is the first surgeon in Knoxville to regularly
perform such cutting-edge techniques as sentinel lymph node biopsy and
ductoscopy. Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center is one of the very few
breast centers in the country that provides an oncology suite for only breast
cancer patients. A radiation oncologist, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and
a breast pathologist are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
Physicians and the high-risk assessment health care coordinator discuss patients care at
the weekly multidisciplinary meeting. They discuss pathology and treatment
planning issues which are unique for every woman. Women are also able to
participate in clinical trials to further our knowledge about breast cancer.
A High-Risk Assessment Clinic is also a valuable service at Knoxville
Comprehensive Breast Center. A woman's family history, pedigree, and
sophisticated computer models are evaluated to determine the risk of future
breast cancer development. Testing for the known breast cancer genes is also
available. Measures to reduce risk are discussed with a woman participating in
this special service at the Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center.
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