SCOUTMD® Radar Localization: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center

The Breast Oncology Program at Moffitt Cancer Center is proud to be the first cancer center in the U.S. to offer SCOUTMD^® Radar Localization, an innovative technology to transform breast cancer surgery procedures. This leading-edge system, provides our breast cancer surgeons unprecedented precision in tumor localization, optimizing surgical outcomes and enhancing patient experience.

Key Benefits of the SCOUTMD^® Radar Location

• Precise Tumor Identification: accurately pinpoint tumor location and depth. This capability is crucial for surgeons during breast surgical procedures. Using a hand-held SCOUTMD^® probe allows the surgeon to detect the radar reflector implanted in the breast tumor, which in turn facilitates more precision of tumor margin clearance during lumpectomy, while minimizing removal of normal breast tissue.
• Imaging Flexibility: exceptional visibility across various imaging modalities. SCOUTMD's^® unique reflector shape provides distinct radiographic and ultrasound images, without significant artifact under MRI. Up to four different reflectors each time can be placed for accurate surgical guidance of breast tumors.
• Streamlined Targeted Axillary Dissection: accelerates easier identification of previously biopsied nodes, even after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This feature significantly improves the probability of surgical removal and reduces false-negative cancer rates.

Patient-Centric Approach

One of the most significant advantages of the technology is its ability to enhance patient satisfaction. SCOUTMD^® can be placed days or weeks prior to the surgical procedures, thus preventing the need for an additional procedure on the day of surgery, as is the case with more traditional wire localization.

Clinical Performance

Studies have demonstrated the efficacy and improved surgical outcomes:

• Improved operating room start times compared to wire localization
• Enhanced axillary evaluation when used for reflector-guided sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Efficient identification of index lymph nodes following neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Enhanced Patient Outcomes

Our Breast Oncology Program offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for breast cancer patients. The multidisciplinary team of breast cancer specialists provides individualized treatment plans utilizing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. As a high-volume center, we have extensive experience treating common and rare breast malignancies.

Referring providers can feel confident that their patients will receive expert care from our fellowship-trained breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and supportive care providers who work exclusively with breast cancer patients. By referring breast cancer patients to Moffitt first, you can ensure patients have access to leading-edge clinical trials, advanced treatments and comprehensive support services – all in one location. Our team approach and weekly tumor board with the multidisciplinary team of experts allow us to deliver the most effective, personalized care for each patient.

To refer a patient, complete our online form or contact a physician liaison. As part of our efforts to shorten referral times as much as possible, online referrals are typically responded to within 24 - 48 hours.