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When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the most important steps in treatment is checking to see if the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. This process is called breast cancer staging and it helps doctors figure out the best treatment plan for the patient.

INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital is proud to be one of the first in Oklahoma offering Magtrace, a revolutionary magnetic tracer for breast cancer staging. This radiation-free technique provides a safe and effective way to determine if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.

“Magtrace offers numerous benefits, including reduced patient discomfort, earlier detection and enhanced surgical precision, allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care,” says Nicole Sharp Cottrell, M.D., FACS,  a board-certified and fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at INTEGRIS Health Breast Surgery in Oklahoma City.

Key advantages: Magtrace offers numerous benefits over traditional methods.

• Ease of use - Flexible injection timing and a long detection window of up to 30 days.
• Patient comfort - Reduced discomfort compared to radioactive isotopes.
• Surgical precision - Potentially avoids unnecessary lymph node surgery in appropriately selected patients. 

The bottom line: Magtrace is a simpler, radiation-free alternative, enhancing care for both patients and doctors. For more information call INTEGRIS Health Breast Surgery at 405-552-0400.