Breast Cancer Surgery
Surgery is a key component for breast cancer treatment. Our highly skilled, board certified breast surgeons are here with you every step of the journey.
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No matter where you are at in your breast cancer journey, at IU Health Cancer Centers we provide you highly specialized experts during every step.
We are known for our leadership in prevention, early detection and advanced treatment of breast cancer to provide the highest level of care for you.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. However, it can also occur in men. There are several different types of breast cancer that develop from different areas of the breast.
Typically, abnormal cells first develop which then grow out of control and form a cancer. Breast cancer is typically found by a mammogram or felt as a lump. Breast cancers can grow slowly or quickly and there are different tests that can show your physician what therapy will be best for you.
The most common type of breast cancer is positive for estrogen receptor. There are specific medications designed to treat these cancers. There are also cancers known as Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Her2neu positive. These cancers are treated differently and your physician will review this with you.
Your individual breast cancer journey requires an experienced team of specialized experts by your side. IU Health Cancer Centers offers you the most comprehensive options in prevention, early detection and advanced treatment.
Learn how Amy discovered her breast cancer and the path she and the IU Health Cancer Centers team took to help her return to her normal day-to-day.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. However, it can also occur in men. There are several different types of breast cancer that develop from different areas of the breast.
Typically, abnormal cells first develop which then grow out of control and form a cancer. Breast cancer is typically found by a mammogram or felt as a lump. Breast cancers can grow slowly or quickly and there are different tests that can show your physician what therapy will be best for you.
The most common type of breast cancer is positive for estrogen receptor. There are specific medications designed to treat these cancers. There are also cancers known as Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Her2neu positive. These cancers are treated differently and your physician will review this with you.
Your individual breast cancer journey requires an experienced team of specialized experts by your side. IU Health Cancer Centers offers you the most comprehensive options in prevention, early detection and advanced treatment.
Learn how Amy discovered her breast cancer and the path she and the IU Health Cancer Centers team took to help her return to her normal day-to-day.
Early detection of breast cancer can increase a women's five-year survival rate to 97 percent. Throughout the state, IU Health Cancer Centers offers patients the latest in screening technology to help find breast cancer in the earliest stages and locate cancer that may have spread to other areas of the body.
Physicians recommend annual mammograms for women beginning at age 40. Women with a family history of breast cancer should consult their doctor to see if they should begin screening sooner.
You may receive one or more of the following tests:
We are a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Find and schedule a mammogram near you or see full details on the screening options and what to expect before, during and after your mammogram.
Early detection of breast cancer can increase a women's five-year survival rate to 97 percent. Throughout the state, IU Health Cancer Centers offers patients the latest in screening technology to help find breast cancer in the earliest stages and locate cancer that may have spread to other areas of the body.
Physicians recommend annual mammograms for women beginning at age 40. Women with a family history of breast cancer should consult their doctor to see if they should begin screening sooner.
You may receive one or more of the following tests:
We are a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Find and schedule a mammogram near you or see full details on the screening options and what to expect before, during and after your mammogram.
If you’ve been diagnosed, you won’t be going through this alone. Our team of highly skilled physicians is here to guide you through your process with an individualized plan for your specific breast cancer diagnosis.
We focus on personalized care for you. You may meet with any of the following people on your team including:
Explore where your patient care team is engaged at each step of the journey.
Our specialists will:
Once your physician receives your test results, he or she will be able to share details of the location and stage of your cancer. These test results may include:
After gathering test results and discussing all of your treatment options with your IU Health breast cancer physician, you will be able to identify what treatment plan is best for you.
Your physician will explain all the treatment options available to you for your specific breast cancer and, based on those results along with your personal preferences, will decide on a treatment plan with you. This could include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone therapy.
When to begin treatment is based on the results of your specific breast cancer, and your personal preferences. When you and your physician identify the best treatment plan, you will also decide on when to begin it.
If you’ve been diagnosed, you won’t be going through this alone. Our team of highly skilled physicians is here to guide you through your process with an individualized plan for your specific breast cancer diagnosis.
We focus on personalized care for you. You may meet with any of the following people on your team including:
Explore where your patient care team is engaged at each step of the journey.
Our specialists will:
Once your physician receives your test results, he or she will be able to share details of the location and stage of your cancer. These test results may include:
After gathering test results and discussing all of your treatment options with your IU Health breast cancer physician, you will be able to identify what treatment plan is best for you.
Your physician will explain all the treatment options available to you for your specific breast cancer and, based on those results along with your personal preferences, will decide on a treatment plan with you. This could include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone therapy.
When to begin treatment is based on the results of your specific breast cancer, and your personal preferences. When you and your physician identify the best treatment plan, you will also decide on when to begin it.
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, schedule an appointment today with one of our highly skilled breast surgeons who will help you understand what may come next.
Schedule an AppointmentThe team of experts at IU Health Cancer Centers is focused on providing patients an effective, personalized, comprehensive treatment plan. Along with breast surgery, your team may include a medical oncologist and radiation oncologist as part of your individualized care plan.
Our services are fully accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
Because our highly skilled physicians specialize in breast cancer, we have the expertise to treat cancers that are rare and aggressive.
Your treatment plan may include:
Your physician-led team uses innovative methods to combat your cancer, while providing comfort, support and the best quality of life for you during and after treatment.
Our physicians also have the skill and experience to treat very young patients and those with advanced and rare forms of breast cancer.
Your team at IU Health is focused on providing the latest technology to help treat your breast cancer and provide the best care for you.
Our physician researchers across the state are looking for the newest ways to treat and prevent cancer through clinical trials, research and collaboration with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute and Hoosier Oncology Group.
Your team at IU Health is focused on providing the latest technology to help treat your breast cancer and provide the best care for you.
Our physician researchers across the state are looking for the newest ways to treat and prevent cancer through clinical trials, research and collaboration with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute and Hoosier Oncology Group.
This non-profit website offers extensive, well-organized information about prevention and treatment of breast cancer. It also has a variety of support resources that allow you to connect with other women with similar experiences.
This U.S. government website provides in depth information about breast cancer.
The mission of the NBCF is to save lives through education and by providing mammograms for women who cannot afford them. The site offers information about breast cancer and provides opportunities to take action to help other women.
This national website offers extensive resources to educate you about breast cancer.
The originators of the pink ribbon campaign, Susan G. Komen is active in education, research, advocacy and support for women with breast cancer. The website offers extensive resources and opportunities to take action in the fight against breast cancer.
This non-profit website offers extensive, well-organized information about prevention and treatment of breast cancer. It also has a variety of support resources that allow you to connect with other women with similar experiences.
This U.S. government website provides in depth information about breast cancer.
The mission of the NBCF is to save lives through education and by providing mammograms for women who cannot afford them. The site offers information about breast cancer and provides opportunities to take action to help other women.
This national website offers extensive resources to educate you about breast cancer.
The originators of the pink ribbon campaign, Susan G. Komen is active in education, research, advocacy and support for women with breast cancer. The website offers extensive resources and opportunities to take action in the fight against breast cancer.