Breast Cancer & Breast Preservation Surgery

Alaska Breast Center brings the expertise of the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for the benefit of Alaskans with breast cancer.

Breast care is an essential part of every women’s health.

Alaska Breast Center’s comprehensive breast care program is specifically designed to meet the needs of Alaskan residents who are concerned about breast health and breast problems. Alaska Breast Center offers a full range of breast health services, including prevention and screening through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Fellowship-Trained Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Charles Portera at Alaska Breast Center treats breast cancer — from diagnosis through treatment. If surgery is necessary, the Alaska Breast Center emphasizes breast presevation techniques that retain the natural appearance of the breast. This can involve a team of surgeons, including plastic and cosmetic surgeons to retain the natural appearance of the breast.

Charles Portera, MD

Dr. Charles Portera is the founder of Alaska Breast Center. Dr. Portera is fellowship-trained in surgical oncology and cancer biology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, a top cancer referral centers in the world.

Breast Preservation Surgery

Alaska Breast Center is experienced with all stages of breast cancer management, from initial diagnosis, non-surgical treatment options, biopsy, and surgical options when necessary.

While some doctors are not concerned with the cosmetic appearance after the breast cancer is removed, Alaska Breast Center is highly skilled and proficient with that latest Breast Preservation Surgery techniques. Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is sometimes called a lumpectomy or a partial mastectomy. Breast preservation surgery removes any cancerous tissue while trying to salvage most of the healthy breast tissue and retaining it’s natural appearance.

Breast Preservation Surgery

  • Alaska Breast Care, Treatment & Surgery

Breast Cancer Treatment

Alaska Breast Center will personalize treatment tailored to your personal preferences, age and general health. Our breast cancer program offers a compassionate approach to care delivered in an environment that promotes healing and wellness.

  • Free Brochure on Breast Cancer

The Breast Care Guidebook

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.