Breast Cancer Care
If you are facing a breast cancer diagnosis, Washington Health provides comprehensive care and support throughout your treatment journey. Our multidisciplinary team works together to evaluate your condition, develop a personalized treatment plan, and provide support every step of the way.
Breast Cancer Prevention & Risk Assessment
Understanding your breast cancer risk and taking steps to reduce it can help support your long-term breast health.
Lowering Your Breast Cancer Risk
Learn about steps you can take to help lower your risk of developing breast cancer.
Lowering Your Breast Cancer Risk
Free Breast Self-Exam Instruction
Would you like to learn how to perform a breast self-exam? Washington Health offers free one-on-one instruction with a nurse educator.
Using a short video and breast model, the nurse educator will demonstrate how to perform a breast self-exam and answer your questions.
By appointment only. Please allow 20–30 minutes.
Call 510.818.7356 to schedule an appointment.
Genetic Counseling, Testing & Risk Assessment
The Washington Cancer Genetics Program is a collaboration between Washington Health and UCSF Health. The program provides genetic counseling for individuals concerned about their risk of an inherited cancer predisposition.
The program's team includes genetic counselors, medical oncologists, and registered nurses. Talk with your primary care physician to determine whether a referral to the program may be appropriate for you.
Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, our team brings together specialists from multiple areas of medicine to help determine the most appropriate treatment approach for you.
Breast Cancer Care Conference
A breast cancer diagnosis can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. The Washington Women's Center, in collaboration with your physician, offers the Breast Cancer Care Conference to provide education and support for you and your family.
The conference provides an opportunity to learn more about your diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect during your breast cancer journey. It complements your regular physician visits and treatment.
Breast Tumor Board
Our Breast Tumor Board brings together specialists from different areas of breast cancer care to review cases and develop treatment recommendations using a multidisciplinary approach.
Specialists may include radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, primary care physicians, gynecologists, and plastic surgeons.
Breast Cancer Surgery
Some breast cancer treatment plans may include surgery. Our surgeons and plastic surgeons work together to provide surgical and reconstructive options based on your individual needs.
Reconstructive surgery may include a variety of procedures. Your care team will discuss your options and help you determine the approach that is right for you.
Radiation Therapy
The Radiation Oncology Center offers access to advanced radiation therapy for the treatment of breast cancer.
A nurse navigator helps you understand and coordinate your radiation treatment plan. Three-dimensional imaging of the tumor and surrounding tissue helps your radiation oncology team determine the appropriate dose and precisely target treatment while limiting exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
Nurse Navigators—Caring For You
At Washington Health, nurse navigators meet with patients to help guide them and their family members through the breast cancer treatment journey. Whether answering some of the many initial questions, or offering resources for ride services, nurse navigators help patients feel less overwhelmed and more able to focus on the healing process.
Care Rooted in Your Community
Built on 75 years of service and commitment
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We Listen, Then ActWe assess community needs, then build new services to fill those gaps.
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Putting Words Into ActionWe serve alongside neighbors through local boards, organizations, and civic groups.
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Care from Your NeighborsOur staff is made up of your neighbors, reflecting the community we all serve.
From primary care to specialized treatment, we're here for you.