Amy Cyr, MD

High-Risk Breast Clinic, Medical Oncologist

Amy Cyr

Appointment Options

Whether you’re seeking a new patient appointment or exploring treatment options and looking for a second opinion, our Siteman care coordinators are ready to assist you.

Expertise & Training

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Washington University surgeon Amy Cyr, MD, discusses what breast cancer patients can expect from their extended care team at Siteman Cancer Center. Learn more about Dr. Cyr: https://siteman.wustl.edu/doctor/cyr-amy/

Learn more about the Siteman Approach to Breast Cancer: https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/breast-cancer/our-approach/

Learn more about all breast cancer treatment options at Siteman Cancer Center: https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/breast-cancer/treatments/

Hear from Siteman patients who discuss their journey with breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery: https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/breast-cancer/patient-stories/

Clinical Expertise

  • As a member of our breast cancer specialist team, Dr. Cyr offers risk assessment and genetic testing and counseling for patients with a family history of cancer. She cares for patients who are at high risk for breast cancer or have a breast cancer disposition gene. These patients often benefit from more intensive breast cancer screening and risk-reducing therapies. Dr. Cyr also cares for patients with non-invasive breast cancer and for those with a history of breast cancer.

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine

Board Certification

  • 2008: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Training

  • 2002 - 2007: Resident and Chief resident, General Surgery, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
  • 2009 - 2010: Fellow, Breast Surgery, WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Education

  • 2002: MD, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Research & Selected Publications

Research Interest

Breast imaging, assessing women for cancer risk, genetic testing, management of high-risk women, breast cancer risk reduction.

Research Publications

Impact of National Society Guidelines and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines on Genetic Testing Use Among Patients with Breast Cancer
Authors:

Tapiavala S, Liu Y, Roy S, one or more additional authors omitted Cyr AE

Journal & Year:

Ann Surg Oncol | 2025

Individualizing Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Clinical Practice
Authors:

Cyr AE, Kennard K

Journal & Year:

Surg Oncol Clin N Am | 2023