Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Breast cancer requires expert care.
Know your options.

Research advances over the past two decades have changed the landscape of breast cancer care. Genetic testing, targeted treatments and more precise surgical techniques have helped boost survival rates in some cases while helping to support breast cancer patients’ quality of life.

At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), our breast cancer experts have the training and expertise to quickly diagnose your disease, explain the range of treatment options available and help you decide on a plan tailored to your needs and goals. Our oncologists have experience with early-stage as well as complex diseases, including triple-negative and inflammatory breast cancer. At CTCA®, you have access to advanced diagnostic tools, such as genomic testing, and a wide range of treatments, including breast-conserving surgery, immunotherapy and new options that may be available through clinical trials. At the same time, our supportive care clinicians help you manage side effects to support your quality of life. Explore this section to learn more about breast cancer, its side effects and your treatment options.

 

Hear stories from our survivors

Choose a survivor to hear about her breast cancer journey and treatment at CTCA.

Patricia Eaton
Breast cancer
Heather Holladay
Breast cancer

Our breast cancer results

See how satisfied our breast cancer patients are with their treatment and care team at CTCA.

*Mean score based on a 0-100 scale

96.3

overall hospital rating

97.1

likelihood of recom- mending services

93.4

coordination of care among doctors / caregivers

Our breast cancer accreditations

Our breast cancer program has earned numerous accreditations and awards.

NAPBC
NQMBC

Learn About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a complex disease with many types, each with its own set of symptoms, risk factors and treatment approaches. Each type of breast cancer is characterized by the type of cells that become malignant in the breast skin, duct or tissue. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. women, aside from skin cancer, affecting one in eight women during their lifetimes. Symptoms include a lump, pain, skin changes and nipple discharge.

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What every woman should know

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Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among American women. One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. But advances in breast cancer treatment mean many women can expect to beat the disease and maintain their physical appearance.

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