Alaska Breast Center

07/27/2025

Breast preservation surgery is designed to remove breast cancer tissue while leaving as much healthy breast tissue as possible. The breast preservation surgeon often works in tandem with a plastic surgeon during the surgery to provide the best possible surgical outcome related to the removal of cancerous tissue, while restoring the natural appearance of the breast. The goal is to minimize the impact of tumor removal and preserve the natural appearance of the breast where possible. The breast surgeon may involve a cosmetic surgeon for the use of breast implants to restore the original appearance along with any necessary skin grafts. Both Dr. Portera and Dr. Jayich are proficient in breast preservation surgery.

Dr. Margaret M. Jayich is Fellowship-Trained in Breast Surgical Oncology and specializes in breast preservation surgery for women with breast cancer. Dr. Jay...

07/20/2025

Alaska Breast Center is one of the few breast cancer centers in Alaska that is proficient in BREAST PRESERVATION SURGERY. Some studies show that patients who have breast preservation surgery for breast cancer (followed by radiation therapy) have similar long-term survival rates as women who have a full mastectomy where the entire breast is removed. Individualized care plans are fundamental to achieving excellent outcomes and the highest quality of life after treatment. The multidisciplinary team approach enables each patient to have different treatment options.

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07/13/2025

Alaska Breast Center is the only center in Alaska with a team of two fellowship-trained breast surgeons, bringing expertise from the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the Hoag Breast Center in California. Dr. Margaret Jayich is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained in breast surgical oncology. Dr. Jayich is one of the few MD fellowship-trained breast surgeons in Alaska. Fellowship training is the highest level of medical education. Dr. Jayich areas of interest include breast cancer, benign breast disease, inflammatory breast disease, and high-risk management. She specializes 100% in breast surgery and oncoplastic “breast preservation” surgery. Dr. Charles Portera is a board-certified general surgeon and specializes in surgical techniques that preserve the cosmetic appearance of the breast while removing the cancer.

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07/06/2025

Alaska Breast Center provides minimally invasive and cosmetically optimal comprehensive breast surgical care. Breast-conserving surgery is a breast cancer treatment plan where only part of the breast is removed. The remainder of the breast is left intact. How much of the breast is removed will depend on the lump’s size and its location. It is sometimes called a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy depending on how much tissue is removed. To become a candidate for breast preservation surgery depends on the type and stage of breast cancer and other factors. Not all breast cancer patients can have this procedure. Our highly trained breast cancer specialists are dedicated to providing the care you need. it's important to understand all of your surgical and other treatment options. Your physician will discuss these things with you during your consultation. To schedule an appointment or a second opinion, please call our office at 907-868-2075 or complete the following form.

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06/29/2025

Choosing your breast surgeon may be one of the most important decisions you will make concerning your care. Many surgeons occasionally operate on breast cancer, typically handling only a few cases a year. Research shows that breast cancer patients who have surgeries performed by physicians who have done a high volume of breast cancer surgeries have a better prognosis than patients of lower volume surgeons. Specialized breast cancer surgeons have dedicated their professional careers to the disease and perform hundreds of breast cancer surgeries every year.

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06/22/2025

Diagnostic surgery is also known as a biopsy. A biopsy removes a sample of tissue from the body for examination. Curative surgery involves the removal of a cancerous tumor. It works well on localized cancers that haven’t spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Curative surgery is often followed by radiation therapy or chemotherapy to destroy any remaining cancerous cells.

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06/15/2025

Surgeons play a critical role in breast cancer treatment. Breast cancer treatment frequently begins with surgery. It is extremely important to choose a highly qualified and experienced surgeon who specializes in breast cancer surgery. With years of training and education focused on breast disease, our surgeons have an in-depth knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, and the most advanced surgical options to help patients achieve the best possible results.

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06/08/2025

A breast surgical oncologist is a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer and other breast diseases. The areas of a breast cancer surgeon’s expertise include preventive mastectomy, lumpectomy, mastectomies with simultaneous and staged reconstruction of the breast, lymph node surgeries, and breast-conserving surgery.

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05/31/2025

As a free community service, Alaska Breast Center provides a 12-page Breast Care Guidebook that has a link to an online calculator that enables a woman to know her personal 5 year and lifetime risk of breast cancer. Click below to download a digital copy.

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05/29/2025

A biopsy can also help determine the type and stage of the cancer, and how best to treat it. Most biopsies today are quick and nearly painless. The types of breast biopsy include fine needle aspiration, core needle biopsy, image-guided biopsy, and surgical biopsy.

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05/27/2025

If a test indicates that you need further testing, you may need advanced imaging techniques, such as three-dimensional (3D) mammography, ultrasound or breast MRI. Our breast imaging specialists have access to the most advanced techniques to help rule out cancer without more invasive testing. Most abnormalities turn out to be noncancerous.

Dr. Margaret M. Jayich is Fellowship-Trained in Breast Surgical Oncology and specializes in breast preservation surgery for women with breast cancer. Dr. Jay...

05/23/2025

If you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, you can count on Alaska Breast Center to be at your side. We offer the most up-to-date therapies and support services you need to move forward with confidence. Modern mammograms can detect lumps long before you can feel them. Most lumps are not malignant (cancerous), but it is important to rule out cancer any time you feel a lump. Earlier detection leads to better outcomes.

Alaska Surgical Oncology now includes the expertise of two fellowship-trained surgeons, bringing expertise from the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center ...