When you come to Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, you benefit from the latest diagnostic and treatment advances in breast cancer. Our breast cancer team goes beyond using the most sophisticated treatments – we help develop the next generation of techniques and technology for breast cancer treatment.
Our team works with you to find the treatment that fits your needs. At the Cancer Institute, you will find:
Surgery is often a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment. It can be very effective in removing the tumor. We work with excellent plastic surgeons to provide you with reconstructive options if necessary. Types of surgery we offer include:
Radiation therapy uses targeted radiation beams to shrink and destroy cancer cells. We may use radiation therapy alone, or we may use it after surgery to ensure that we got rid of all of the cancer cells. Types of radiation therapy include:
We direct beams of radiation at the area where the cancer is located or was located before surgery.
Instead of aiming radiation beams from outside the body, we place radioactive seeds into the breast. We perform this outpatient procedure in an operating room. We give you local or general anesthesia.
Our expert oncologists treat patients using a variety of medications. Your physician coordinates your medication needs with you and your Navigation Team.
Medical oncology at the Cancer Institute includes: