Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center

Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center Providing comprehensive care for women with breast cancer slide show

From the warm, natural hues and natural light used to create soothing surroundings for patients and family members, to interior waiting rooms separated from busy reception areas and 20 private treatment suites in which chemotherapy is administered - as well as a drive-through entrance where patients may be dropped off and picked up away from traffic - convenience and comfort are hallmarks of the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center.

The following services are offered:

• Art Therapy Services

  Individual and group art therapy sessions are available to patients. In addition, one day a week there is an "Open Studio" for all patients and their family members.

• Social Work Services

  Social workers are available to assist with the emotional, social and physical impact of a cancer diagnosis through individual and family counseling. We also have the following extensive group support program: a weekly group for newly diagnosed adjuvant patients, a weekly group for women with advanced disease, a weekly group for young women with advanced disease, a monthly program for partners of adjuvant patients, a weekly relaxation program and a quarterly program dealing with sexual issues. For more information about these programs please call Roz Kleban, 1-646-888-5271 or Susan Glaser 1-646-888-5203.

• Psychiatry Services

  There is a clinical psychologist and psychiatrist available to see patients on an individual basis.

• Rehabilitation Services

  An occupational therapist is available to educate and treat patients with lymphedema or limited mobility after surgery, and to discuss a safe return to daily activities.

• Nutrition Services

  There are two clinical dietitians who offer individual nutrition counseling. Dietitians can address the following topics: healthy eating guidelines, management of side effects, weight management counseling, and herbal supplement information.

• Special Surveillance Breast Program

  Also housed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering-64th Street is the Special Surveillance Breast Program for women with a family history of breast cancer or those who have had a precancerous lesion removed by biopsy. Participants visit the clinic as often as every three months so they can be carefully monitored for signs of cancer.

• Diagnostic Imaging

  The Center offers the most up-to-date imaging techniques available, including mammography, ultrasound, stereotactic / ultrasound-guided aspiration or biopsy, computer tomography (CT), and radiography.

• Boutique

  Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  Our professionally certified fitters will assist you -- both before and after surgery -- in all the extensive choices of prostheses, surgical bras, camisoles, swim wear, day wear, and other necessities. The Boutique offers the largest selection of head wear and head coverings, scarves and hats. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call 646-888-5330.

MYMSKCC Patient Portal Learn how you can access information about your care go

Memorial Sloan-Kettering has developed a secure Web site -- called MYMSKCC -- for patients to access personalized information about their care. Patients who voluntarily enroll to use MYMSKCC can view and keep track of appointments; make changes to contact and insurance information; send and receive e-mail messages to and from their nurse; and view hospital bills.

To enroll in or learn more about MYMSKCC, please ask a session assistant in clinic or contact your physician's office.

For those traveling by car, the center has a covered driveway that runs from 66th to 65th Streets and can be entered only from 66th Street. The main entrance to the building is located along this driveway.The nearest parking garages are:

Icon Eastside 65 Parking
279 East 65th Street
212-644-7413

MPG-Manhattan Parking
360 East 65th Street
212-535-1801

Quik Park Garage
403 East 65th Street
212-472-7906

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