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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in all U.S. women and the second-leading cause of cancer death.

At this time there are over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.) And Martha Jefferson's five-year survival rate for breast cancer is superior to state and national averages.

At Martha Jefferson Cancer Center, from the time the patient first enters the door, the cancer specialists work together to accurately diagnose and stage the cancer and determine optimal treatment choices. Physicians can review cases as a group at the weekly multidisciplinary cancer conference, or simply pick up the phone to confer with a colleague.

For the patient, the continuous, behind-the-scenes communication translates to individualized treatment options designed to fit patient and family needs and lifestyle. Thanks to active physician partnerships with NCI-sponsored cooperative groups, eligible patients have access to the most promising research trials.

Among the services we offer patients with breast cancer are:

Diagnostics:
• Stereotactic biopsies
• State-of-the-art MRI and MRI-guided biopsies
• Genetic testing and counseling for high-risk families
• Digital and analog mammography and ultrasound

Treatments:
• Chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy, administered in comfortable, sunny infusion centers
• Surgical treatments, including lumpectomy and mastectomy
• 5-day, 10 treatments breast brachytherapy with Contura balloon catheter
• Respiratory gating with Deep Inspiration Breath Hold
• Reconstructive surgery
• Clinical trials
• Breast Cancer Rehabilitative Therapy
• Lymphedema treatment by specially certified Physician and Occupational Therapists

Complementary Therapies and Support
• Complementary massage, dietary and social worker consultations and chaplaincy services
• Yoga and exercise classes designed especially for cancer patients and survivors
• Breast Cancer Support Groups
• Complementary wigs and head coverings from Marianne's Room

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Cancer Topics

• Newly Diagnosed

• Anxious about your first visit to the cancer center? Knowing what to expect can help.

  

• Screenings & Preventions

• Simple screening tests can help detect many cancers in the earliest stages, when they can be treated successfully.

  

• Understanding Outcomes

• You can be confident that the treatment you receive at Martha Jefferson Hospital is the best available.

  

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