Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

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Masonic Cancer Center of the University of Minnesota

What's Inside

Quick Links for:

Cancer Information Line
Ask about cancer or clinical trials:
ccinfo@umn.edu
612-624-2620

Toll-free in IA, MN, ND, SD, WI: 1-888-CANCER MN
(1-888-226-2376)

A Comprehensive Cancer Center Designated by the National Cancer Institute
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Breast Cancer Patient Care and Clinical Trials

Dr. Douglas Yee

Breast cancer specialist Douglas Yee, M.D., is director of the Masonic Cancer Center.

At the University of Minnesota, breast cancer patients are treated through the Breast Center at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.

The Breast Center offers women a comprehensive approach to screening, diagnosis, treatment and after-treatment support. Services after diagnosis and basic treatment include reconstructive surgery, lymphedema management and support groups.

Care Team

Visit the Breast Center Web page to see a list of specialists.

For information about breast cancer care, including patient referrals and second opinions, contact Susan Pappas-Varco, R.N., program coordinator for the breast cancer program, 612-273-6434.

Clinical Trials

If you have questions about clinical trials, contact Julie Gay, R.N., O.C.N., coordinator for breast cancer clinical research, 612-625-2956.

Cancer Information

The Masonic Cancer Center offers cancer information provided by the National Cancer Institute:

Visit the Breast Cancer Resources page for information about support groups, presentations about breast cancer, and helpful Web links.