Know your options.
Own your choice.
Awareness is not complete
without CHOICE.
Know your options.
Own your choice.
Awareness is not complete
without choice.
What Does Choice in Breast Cancer Care Mean to Me?
A breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Understanding choices in my cancer care is an important step toward making a decision that is right for me.
My breast cancer journey is unique. The more I know, the more prepared I can be to have meaningful conversations with my healthcare team about a personalized and comprehensive care plan, which may include minimally invasive local treatments like ProSense® Cryoablation.
Why Choice Matters in Breast Cancer
Choice Starts with
Understanding My Diagnosis
I can learn more about my specific breast cancer diagnosis, including the type of breast cancer I have, the stage of the disease, tumor characteristics, and any test results that may guide treatment planning. Understanding these details can help me have more informed conversations with my healthcare team about breast cancer treatment options, personalized care, and what each choice may mean for my health, recovery, and quality of life.
Choice Means Knowing
My Treatment Options
I can ask my healthcare team which breast cancer treatment options may be right for me, including whether a minimally invasive procedure, like cryoablation, is appropriate, how it might compare to surgical methods such as lumpectomy, and what adjuvant therapies (like endocrine therapy, radiation, or chemotherapy) might be needed as well.
Choice Helps Me Decide
What Feels Right for Me
Understanding the treatment options for my unique condition, recovery goals, and personal priorities can help give me the confidence to make an informed decision, tailored to my needs. I can work with my healthcare team to choose a treatment approach that considers my medical needs, values, and personal priorities.
Choice Completes the Cancer Care Puzzle
For me, choice is the missing piece in the puzzle of cancer care. As I learn more about my diagnosis, my options, and the questions to ask, the pieces begin to come together revealing a clearer picture of my own personalized breast cancer care journey.
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Questions I Can Ask My Doctor
I can use these questions during my appointment to help understand which breast cancer treatments may be appropriate for me:
- What type and stage of breast cancer do I have, and how does that affect my treatment options?
- Which treatment options are appropriate for my diagnosis?
- What are the goals of each option?
- What are the benefits, risks, and possible side effects of each treatment?
- Am I a candidate for minimally invasive cryoablation based on my tumor size, type, and location?
- How do recovery time, scarring, and cosmetic outcomes compare between lumpectomy and cryoablation?
- Will the procedure require general anesthesia, stitches, or a hospital stay?
- Will I need radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or other treatments afterward?
- What follow-up imaging or appointments will I need after treatment?
- What should I consider when deciding which option best fits my medical needs and personal priorities?
The Choice of Breast Cancer Cryoablation
A Minimally Invasive Option for Eligible Patients with Low-Risk Breast Cancer
Breast cancer cryoablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses extreme cold temperatures to destroy targeted tissue by freezing. If I meet the eligibility criteria as a woman with low-risk* breast cancer aged 70 and above, cryoablation may be one of several local treatment options I can discuss with my healthcare professional.
Only a qualified healthcare professional can determine whether breast cancer cryoablation is appropriate for me.
*Biologically low-risk breast cancer is defined as unifocal tumor, size ≤1.5cm, ER+, PR+, HER2-, Ki-67<15% and/or genomic testing indicative of low-risk breast cancer, infiltrating ductal carcinoma (excluding lobular carcinoma, extensive intraductal component, or evidence of lymphovascular invasion), and clinically negative lymph node (N0).
Evidence and Validation for Breast Cancer Cryoablation
Safe &
Effective
5 year-results for the ICE3 clinical study provided evidence to assess the safety and efficacy for the ProSense cryotherapy treatment of low-risk, early-stage breast cancer with endocrine therapy.
3.1%
Rate of Local Recurrence
Patients treated with cryoablation
and endocrine therapy*
99.1%
Patients
97%
Physicians
Very satisfied or satisfied
with cosmetic outcome
**ICE3 Clinical Trial: 3.1% of patients treated with cryoablation and endocrine therapy are estimated to experience local recurrence of breast cancer within 5 years after treatment based on study results.
***99.1 % of patients and 97% of physicians responding to a survey stated they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the breast cosmetic outcomes at 5 years follow up.
Advantages of Breast Cancer Cryoablation
Maintain breast shape
and there is minimal scarring.
Short, outpatient procedure with minimal recovery time
The average procedure time is between 30 – 45 minutes; patients return to normal activity within median 1 day
Local anesthesia & minimal pain
Numbing agents are injected locally into the treatment area; the ice formed during the procedure has a numbing effect
FAQs About Cryoablation vs. Lumpectomy
Why is it important to know all my treatment options?
Every breast cancer diagnosis is unique. Understanding all appropriate treatment options can help me have an informed discussion with my healthcare team and take part in decisions about my care.
How do I know which treatment option is right for me?
The most appropriate treatment approach for me depends on factors such as my diagnosis, tumor characteristics, overall health, and personal preferences. My healthcare team can explain which options may be appropriate for me.
What treatment options may be available for breast cancer?
Depending on my diagnosis, treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, drug therapies such as hormone therapy or chemotherapy, and, in some cases, minimally invasive approaches. My healthcare team can explain the options relevant to my situation.
What is breast cancer cryoablation?
Breast cryoablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses extreme cold temperatures to destroy targeted tissue. If I am eligible, it may be an option I can discuss with my healthcare professional.
Am I eligible for breast cancer cryoablation?
Eligibility depends on specific clinical factors, including tumor characteristics and my overall medical situation. These factors include:
- Being 70 years of age or older
- Having a biologically low-risk breast cancer
- Having a tumor measuring 1.5 cm (59 inch) or smaller
- Being treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy
In addition, breast cancer cryoablation may be considered for patients who are not suitable for surgery (but are eligible for cryoablation) or who are interested in discussing minimally invasive alternatives with their physician based on personal preference.
Only a qualified healthcare professional can determine whether cryoablation is appropriate for me.
*Biologically low-risk breast cancer is defined as unifocal tumor, size ≤ 1.5 cm, ER+, PR+, HER2-, Ki-67 < 15% and/or genomic testing indicative of low-risk breast cancer, infiltrating ductal carcinoma (excluding lobular carcinoma, extensive intraductal component, or evidence of lymphovascular invasion), and clinical negative lymph node (N0).
Can I get a second opinion?
I can ask my healthcare team about seeking a second opinion. A second opinion may help me better understand my diagnosis and the treatment options available to me.
How can I find a doctor who performs ProSense breast cryoablation near me?
If I am looking for a physician who performs breast cancer cryoablation, I can complete the contact form, and IceCure can help me identify physicians in my area working with the ProSense Cryoablation System. ProSense is the first and only medical device with FDA-Clearance for the local treatment of low-risk breast cancer with endocrine therapy.
Where Can I Find a Breast Cryoablation Treatment Center
IceCure can help me identify physicians and treatment centers in my area who can perform breast cancer cryoablation with the ProSense System. I can contact the team to take the next step.
IceCure Medical is a medical device company and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or determine whether ProSense® Cryoablation is appropriate for any individual patient. Please do not submit medical records, imaging, test results, or other sensitive health information through this form. Only a qualified, licensed healthcare professional who understands your medical history and diagnosis can advise you about your treatment options. If you provide your contact information, IceCure may help connect you with a physician or clinical practice that uses the ProSense Cryoablation System so you can ask whether further evaluation may be appropriate in consultation with your healthcare team.