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Breast Cancer Services

If you’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, you may feel shock, fear and uncertainty. You want answers—and expertise. In the Sutter Health network, you are in the healing hands of skillful professionals dedicated to your care every step of the way.

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  • 3D Mammography and Imaging
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast MRI
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Cancer Support Groups
  • Chemotherapy
  • Genetic Testing and Counseling
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Mastectomy
  • Nurse Navigator Program
  • PET Scan
  • Pain Management and Palliative Care
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Targeted Therapy

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By Your Side to Face Breast Cancer

When you hear breast cancer, you may go numb. Fear, anger and many more emotions tumble together as you grapple with what the diagnosis might mean for your life, your work and your family.

With Sutter Health, you’ll have dedicated, determined and skillful doctors, nurses and care staff working for your good and the good of those you love. Every year, we screen, diagnose, treat and support thousands of women and men dealing with breast cancer. Our acclaimed Nurse Navigator Program, available at all nine cancer centers in the Sutter Health network, provides you with a single, compassionate and knowledgeable point of contact for every step in your cancer journey, from genetic counseling and testing to financial concerns.

Because we believe health encompasses your whole being—body, mind and spirit—we offer in-depth integrative and complementary care, including woman-to-woman support groups, free classes on topics ranging from yoga and nutrition to hair loss and skin care, and healing touch through massage, acupuncture and pet therapy. We also provide sophisticated, compassionate pain management and palliative care services to keep you comfortable throughout your treatment.

Mammograms and Other Breast Diagnostic Options

Detecting cancer at its earliest stage can save your life. We provide complete blood count (CBC) tests and chemistry panels to screen for anomalies. Less-invasive breast biopsy options include stereotactic, ultrasound and sentinel-node biopsies. And because mammography remains critical to early diagnosis, we invest significantly in the most up-to-date and effective methods.

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All Sutter Health breast centers use digital mammography  exclusively, which creates crisper images, uses less radiation than film and allows your doctor to take advantage of detailed electronic image-viewing tools. Our breast cancer care centers also provide other advanced imaging options, including 3-D mammography and thermography.

Treatments Tailored to Your Case

The best treatments depend on your personal situation and characteristics. Healthcare providers in the Sutter Health network draw from traditional and state-of-the-art, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved precision medicine options to tailor a treatment plan that’s unique to you. At many of our breast cancer centers, multidisciplinary panels of experts—including radiologists, pathologists, breast surgeons, oncologists and others—review every breast cancer case together, in meetings called tumor boards, to combine their collective expertise and craft an approach that best fits each patient.

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In Your Corner

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Nurse Navigator Program

First things first: Connect with a compassionate and knowledgeable nurse partner who will help guide you through the decisions, emotions and logistics of your cancer treatment and recovery.

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Breast Health 101

Keep Your Breasts Healthy

Know your risk factors for breast cancer and why regular screening matters.

Keep Your Breasts Healthy

Patient Stories

Women Recall Top-Notch Cancer Treatment

Cancer patients Eunice and Amy, along with Karen Harrington, M.D., discuss PAMF's commitment to quality care.

Detailed Research Leads to Quick Recovery After Breast Cancer

An engineer by profession, Gwen expects the same level of precision in her personal life, especially when it comes to her health.

Patient's First Mammogram Detects Breast Cancer

Julie was preparing for back surgery when an alert in her electronic health record suggested a mammogram. That alert may have saved her life.

Three Cancer Patients, Three Great Experiences at Mills-Peninsula

Three women explain why choosing Mills-Peninsula as the place to treat their cancer was most definitely the right choice.

Navigating Breast Cancer

Comprehensive treatment and support gives young woman her life back.

Risk Assessment Detects Breast Cancer Early

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool helped doctors detect Julie DeNapoli's breast cancer before it became invasive, making it easier to treat.

A Mammogram Made all the Difference in Kay’s Journey

Kay Redding’s annual mammogram revealed breast cancer. Catching it early made all the difference.

Missy Finds Balance in Less-Drastic Treatment Option

When Missy found out she had breast cancer, she understandably panicked. But her medical team stayed calm and guided her to the best treatment option.

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Sarcoma Research

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Genetics studies the genes and DNA coding that each person inherits from their parents and how these genes can lead to disease or better health. Some inherited genes cause diseases such as Tay-Sachs or sickle cell anemia, while mutations in genes can cause genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome. However, doctors also use genetics to understand which treatments may work best for an individual.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Bao D. Dao, M.D.

Bao D. Dao, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Janet Wang, M.D.

Janet Wang, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Deepti Behl, M.D.

Deepti Behl, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

John M. Kailath, M.D.

John M. Kailath, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Karen G. Chee, M.D.

Karen G. Chee, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Babak Rajabi, M.D.

Babak Rajabi, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

H. Irene Wu, M.D.

H. Irene Wu, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D.

Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Xin Li, M.D., Ph.D.

Xin Li, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Medical Oncology

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