Your body is made up of millions of cells that grow, divide, and then lose function when they are no longer needed. Cancer develops when this cycle stops working as it should: the cells continue growing and dividing, and the older cells live longer than normal and cause problems. When this happens in the breast, it is called breast cancer.
Breast cancer can develop in different parts of the breast. Most begin in the lobules, which are the glands that produce milk, or the ducts, which are the tubes that carry milk to the nipple.
Breast cancer can be classified by the specific proteins found on the cancer cells. These details tell us what type of cancer you have and helps us decide on the best possible course of treatment.
Your treatment begins with a precise diagnosis of your breast cancer, which may involve various diagnostic tests, including mammograms, biopsies, and imaging scans. From there, we’ll design a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. The latest treatments and technologies will be available to you, including targeted medicines, gene sequencing, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy.
Your personal care team will help you and your family with any physical, emotional, social, and practical challenges you may experience. Resources may include:
Emotional support in the form of individual, in-person and telehealth therapy sessions and local support groups.
Whether you have just received your diagnosis, are in the middle of treatment, or have completed your course of treatment, there are many ways we can still support you and help you feel and do better. Please call us to make an appointment today.
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