A Gentler Treatment for Breast Cancer
Qualified patients may benefit from cryoablation, a minimally invasive, effective outpatient treatment performed under local anesthesia with fewer side effects and a faster recovery than breast cancer surgery. Performed by Dr. Dennis Holmes in Los Angeles, CA.
Freeze Away Breast Cancer
Is Cryoablation Right for You? is a practical guide to understanding tumor freezing as a minimally invasive treatment option for breast cancer, written by Dennis R. Holmes, MD, FACS, and Ingrid L. Edstrom, FNP, M.Ed., CTT.
A simple process, done in less than an hour.
Cryoablation (pronounced “Kry-o-a-blay-shun’') is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy cancer cells. It offers qualified patients fewer side effects and a quicker recovery compared to breast cancer surgery.
Step 1
Insert Cryoprobe, Guided by Ultrasound
Step 2
Begin Freezing Tumor Region
Step 3
Kill Cancer Cells with Extreme Cold
The Treatment Process
Get an Evaluation
Dr. Dennis Holmes conducts a thorough evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for cryoablation. This includes reviewing your medical history, imaging studies, and biopsy results. After reviewing your records, an in-person or telehealth appointment can be arranged to discuss your treatment options.
Prepare for Treatment
You might be advised to receive additional breast imaging to confirm your eligibility for cryoabation. Women with non-ultrasound visible cancers might require placement insertion of an ultrasound-visible marker to facilitate ultrasound-guided cryoablation.
Quick Procedure
You will receive local anesthesia to numb the area. Using high-resolution ultrasound, Dr. Holmes guides a thin cryoprobe to the tumor site. Liquid nitrogen is then used to freeze and destroy the cancer cells. Most procedures are completed in less than an hour.
Recovery and Follow-Up
After the procedure, most patients can resume normal activities within a day. Dr. Holmes will provide detailed post-procedure care instructions and schedule an in-person or telehealth follow-up visit to monitor your recovery and ensure the best outcomes.
Quick, Minimally Invasive, and Highly Effective.
Effectiveness in killing targeted cancer cells.
Average duration of the cryoablation procedure.
Typical recovery time before resuming normal activites.
Local recurrence rate in patients over a 6-year folow-up.
Meet Dr. Dennis Holmes, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Dennis Holmes is an internationally recognized breast surgeon and cryoablation specialist with over two decades of experience performing and teaching breast cryoablation, making him among the most experienced cryoablation doctors around the globe. Known for his compassionate and innovative approach, Dr. Holmes combines cutting-edge research with personalized care, focusing on minimally invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes. His expertise in cryoablation offers a promising alternative for many, resulting in fewer side effects and quicker recovery times. Committed to advancing breast cancer treatment and patient education, Dr. Holmes continues to make significant contributions to the field, including cryoablation of early stage invasive breast cancer, cryoablation of ductal carcinoma in situ, cryoablation of advanced breast cancer, and cryoablation-guided breast biopsy procedures.
Words from Dr. Holmes’ Patients
How to Access Treatment
Free Case Preview
Begin with a zero cost case preview by Dr. Dennis Holmes in which he will review your pathology reports, radiology reports and radiology CD’s (e.g., Mammograms, ultrasound, MRI) submitted by you online. Following this case preview, you will be informed whether or not you are a candidate for cryoablation or whether or not additional studies are needed before making this determination. He will also determine if you are a candidate for an available clinical trial.
Consultation
If the case preview determines that you are eligible for cryoablation, arrangements will be made for you to have an official consultation with Dr. Holmes via video chat, telehealth, phone, or in-person. During this consultation, Dr. Holmes will review with you the details of your diagnosis and discuss how cryoablation can be used to treat your breast cancer. He will also discuss the role that other treatments might play in preventing recurrence. This consultation might be billable to your insurance.
Payment Options
Our treatment is provided through Better Options Breast Care, Inc., which does not directly contract with any insurers, including Medicare and Medicaid. This means that you can get treatment without dealing with insurance rules. You can pay using cash, credit cards, wire transfer, Zelle, cashier's checks, or CareCredit. Find out more about payment options and how we put your care first by clicking below.
Take the Next Step in Your Breast Cancer Treatment
Ready to learn more about cryoablation and how it can be a part of your breast cancer treatment? Submit your case with Dr. Dennis Holmes today.
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