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.
As Indiana's most trusted cancer center, we'll provide breast cancer treatment personalized for you
No matter where you are at in your breast cancer journey, at Indiana's most preferred cancer center we take care of you at all stages of your breast cancer journey.
At IU Health, we are known for leadership in prevention, early detection and advanced, personalized treatment of breast cancer.
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.
Breast cancer is typically found by a mammogram or felt as a lump. Breast cancers can grow slowly or quickly. Different tests can show your physician what breast cancer therapy is the best choice for you.
Types of Breast Cancer
The most common type of breast cancer is estrogen receptor positive. This term refers to the presence of receptors to which the hormone estrogen can attach and stimulate cancer to grow. 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. With access to the most resources in Indiana, the breast cancer team at IU Health Cancer Centers evaluate the unique makeup of cancer in an individual.
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.
Breast cancer is typically found by a mammogram or felt as a lump. Breast cancers can grow slowly or quickly. Different tests can show your physician what breast cancer therapy is the best choice for you.
Types of Breast Cancer
The most common type of breast cancer is estrogen receptor positive. This term refers to the presence of receptors to which the hormone estrogen can attach and stimulate cancer to grow. 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. With access to the most resources in Indiana, the breast cancer team at IU Health Cancer Centers evaluate the unique makeup of cancer in an individual.
Your individual breast cancer journey requires a team of specialized experts by your side. With access to the most resources in the state, the breast cancer team at IU Health Cancer Centers evaluate the unique makeup of your cancer to develop the best treatment plan for you. And through the partnership with the IU School of Medicine, you'll have access to advanced treatment options that others don't, making sure you get the right care for you.
Because our physicians specialize in breast cancer, we have the expertise to treat our patients from diagnosis to treatment and through survivorship. At the most trusted cancer center in the state, our highly skilled team of specialists treat breast cancers that are non-complex, rare and aggressive and everything in between.
Your individual breast cancer journey requires a team of specialized experts by your side. With access to the most resources in the state, the breast cancer team at IU Health Cancer Centers evaluate the unique makeup of your cancer to develop the best treatment plan for you. And through the partnership with the IU School of Medicine, you'll have access to advanced treatment options that others don't, making sure you get the right care for you.
Because our physicians specialize in breast cancer, we have the expertise to treat our patients from diagnosis to treatment and through survivorship. At the most trusted cancer center in the state, our highly skilled team of specialists treat breast cancers that are non-complex, rare and aggressive and everything in between.
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.
Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms
The expert team at IU Health Cancer Centers recommends that at the age of 40, women at average risk should talk to their primary care provider to see when they should begin screening mammograms. Women ages 50-74 should have screening mammograms every other year unless otherwise discussed with their primary care provider.
Ultrasound for Breast Cancer Screening
A breast ultrasound may be used in combination with a mammogram, particularly in dense breasts, to greatly increase the accuracy of breast cancer detection.
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.
Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms
The expert team at IU Health Cancer Centers recommends that at the age of 40, women at average risk should talk to their primary care provider to see when they should begin screening mammograms. Women ages 50-74 should have screening mammograms every other year unless otherwise discussed with their primary care provider.
Ultrasound for Breast Cancer Screening
A breast ultrasound may be used in combination with a mammogram, particularly in dense breasts, to greatly increase the accuracy of breast cancer detection.
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.
The 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.