Qualified patients may benefit from cryoablation, a minimally invasive, effective outpatient treatment performed under local anesthesia with fewer side effects and a faster recovery than breast cancer surgery. Performed by Dr. Dennis Holmes in Los Angeles, CA.
Cryoablation (pronounced “Kry-o-a-blay-shun’') is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy cancer cells. It offers qualified patients fewer side effects and a quicker recovery compared to breast cancer surgery.
Dr. Dennis Holmes conducts a thorough evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for cryoablation. This includes reviewing your medical history, imaging studies, and biopsy results. After reviewing your records, an in-person or telehealth appointment can be arranged to discuss your treatment options.
You might be advised to receive additional breast imaging to confirm your eligibility for cryoabation. Women with non-ultrasound visible cancers might require placement insertion of an ultrasound-visible marker to facilitate ultrasound-guided cryoablation.
You will receive local anesthesia to numb the area. Using high-resolution ultrasound, Dr. Holmes guides a thin cryoprobe to the tumor site. Liquid nitrogen is then used to freeze and destroy the cancer cells. Most procedures are completed in less than an hour.
After the procedure, most patients can resume normal activities within a day. Dr. Holmes will provide detailed post-procedure care instructions and schedule an in-person or telehealth follow-up visit to monitor your recovery and ensure the best outcomes.
Dr. Dennis Holmes is an internationally recognized breast surgeon and cryoablation specialist with over two decades of experience performing and teaching breast cryoablation, making him among the most experienced cryoablation doctors around the globe. Known for his compassionate and innovative approach, Dr. Holmes combines cutting-edge research with personalized care, focusing on minimally invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes. His expertise in cryoablation offers a promising alternative for many, resulting in fewer side effects and quicker recovery times. Committed to advancing breast cancer treatment and patient education, Dr. Holmes continues to make significant contributions to the field, including cryoablation of early stage invasive breast cancer, cryoablation of ductal carcinoma in situ, cryoablation of advanced breast cancer, and cryoablation-guided breast biopsy procedures.
Begin with a zero cost case preview by Dr. Dennis Holmes in which he will review your pathology reports, radiology reports and radiology CD’s (e.g., Mammograms, ultrasound, MRI) submitted by you online. Following this case preview, you will be informed whether or not you are a candidate for cryoablation or whether or not additional studies are needed before making this determination. He will also determine if you are a candidate for an available clinical trial.
If the case preview determines that you are eligible for cryoablation, arrangements will be made for you to have an official consultation with Dr. Holmes via video chat, telehealth, phone, or in-person. During this consultation, Dr. Holmes will review with you the details of your diagnosis and discuss how cryoablation can be used to treat your breast cancer. He will also discuss the role that other treatments might play in preventing recurrence. This consultation might be billable to your insurance.
Our treatment is provided through Better Options Breast Care, Inc., which does not directly contract with any insurers, including Medicare and Medicaid. This means that you can get treatment without dealing with insurance rules. You can pay using cash, credit cards, wire transfer, Zelle, cashier's checks, or CareCredit. Find out more about payment options and how we put your care first by clicking below.
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