Breast Cancer Care

Accredited Breast Center

The William R. Bliss Cancer Center is designated as a Breast Center by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

The designation recognizes the Bliss Cancer Center’s commitment to offer patients every significant advantage in the fight against breast cancer. The Bliss Cancer Center is a service of Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic. The two organizations have combined skills and services that provide a full spectrum of advanced breast cancer services to patients from throughout central Iowa.

Comprehensive Care

Our comprehensive care includes:

• Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
• 3D Screening and Diagnostic
• ABUS-Automated Breast Ultrasound
• MRI Guided Breast Biopsy
• Breast Ultrasound
• Breast MRI
• Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
• Needle-Localized Biopsy
• Lumpectomy, Reconstruction, Partial or Full Mastectomy
• External Beam Radiation
• Prone Breast Radiation
• MammoSite Brachytherapy
• Cancer Navigator Service
• Cancer Genetics Services
• Lymphedema Prevention and Management Therapy
• Cancer Registry
• Nutritional Consultation

Your Treatment Team

A multidisciplinary team coordinates the best treatment options. Team members come from a variety of services, including

• Medical Oncology
• Radiology
• Radiation Oncology
• Surgery
• Inpatient nursing
• Infusion Center
• Cancer Resource Center
• Pathology
• Palliative Care Team
• Clinical Trials
• Plastic Surgery
• Oncology Pharmacy

To be recognized by the NAPBC, the Bliss Cancer Center had to demonstrate proficiency in leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, education and quality improvement.