St Lukes Cancer Center

Karl Yaeger, MD 
Diagnostic Radiologist; Fellowship Trained in Women's Imaging
Division Chief of Women's Imaging
St. Luke's University Health Network 

Michele Brands
Network Director Women's Imaging
St. Luke's University Health Network, St. Luke's Cancer Care
Easton, Pennsylvania

A One-Stop Breast Clinic Improves Time to Diagnosis and Patient Satisfaction

This accelerated delivery platform improves clinic workflow and speeds up breast cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. From screening mammogram, a clinical pathway flags patients who meet One-Stop Breast Clinic criteria, eliminating the traditional “first come, first served” scheduling model. To date, more than 300 patients have benefited from this rapid diagnostic approach, receiving their diagnosis in 3 to 7 days, far below the national average of 26 days.