Longmont United Hospital

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest moments of a woman's life, which is why it's important to have a trusted local source of breast care. " I've worked at other healthcare systems, and this team is the best I've ever had the privilege of working with and being part of. Each of our team members—from radiologists to pathologists to radiation and medical oncologists to nurse navigators—works tirelessly to deliver first-class, seamless care to each and every one of our patients. —GERLINDE TYNAN, MD, FACS, BREAST SURGEON AT LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL " Your Partn ers Breast Health IN › To learn more about the breast care program or to request an appointment, call 303-651-5121. LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL'S breast care team is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a multidisciplinary group of dedicated, experienced and compassionate breast care specialists. They deliver the full spectrum of breast health services, from routine breast care to comprehensive breast cancer treatment. "We have a leading-edge, comprehensive breast care program," says K.J. Troy, RN, BSN, MBA, OCN, Director of Oncology Services at LUH. "Each of our team members specializes in breast health and is dedicated to delivering the best care possible to each patient." "Each week, our team meets with a panel of breast cancer specialists at a cancer conference to review and discuss new patients' cases," K.J. adds. "Together, they create custom treatment plans and optimize care." THE BREAST CARE BUNCH Meet LUH's premiere breast care team. These professionals, in conjunction with their partners at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, bring a wealth of experience, expertise and compassion to the table to ensure every patient receives the care she deserves. GERLINDE TYNAN, MD, FACS, BREAST SURGEON Dr. Tynan joined LUH's breast care team in 2014 after serving for several years as a breast surgeon at a hospital in Tucson, Arizona. There, she spearheaded the development of the first nationally accredited breast center in southern Arizona—one of only three in the state. She is currently helping LUH's breast care program earn the same national accreditation. Dedicated to improving women's health, and breast health in particular, Dr. Tynan creates individualized treatment plans for each patient, based on national guidelines as well as each woman's particular pathology, personal risk factors and individual wishes. HORACIO GUTIERREZ, MD, AND HILARIE GUTIERREZ, MD, BREAST IMAGING RADIOLOGISTS Drs. Horacio and Hilarie Gutierrez have both practiced breast imaging radiology for nearly 20 years. They joined LUH's breast care team in 2005. As board-certified radiologists specializing in breast health, the husband-and-wife duo plays a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. "Imaging is truly the gateway to breast healthcare," Dr. Tynan says. "Care starts with these doctors, and both are fantastic. They are the ones who detect abnormalities, help women in our community find problems they may not have known about and jump-start the treatment process." ANANDA BADET, RN, OCN, BSN, ONCOLOGY NURSE NAVIGATOR At LUH, we understand the mental and physical toll a breast cancer diagnosis can take. Ananda is dedicated to making the treatment process as smooth as possible for patients, so no woman has to walk this path alone. As a nurse navigator, she takes the time to thoroughly explain diagnosis and treatment options, answers questions, provides patients with postoperative care instructions, connects them with resources, attends appointments, and serves as a personal advocate and partner in health throughout the entire journey. 303-651-5111 LUHCARES.ORG / 3

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