A diagnosis of breast cancer requires teamwork. The physician members of the team diagnose and treat breast cancer. The team includes a breast imager (mammographer), a pathologist, a surgeon, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist and, in some cases, a reconstructive (plastic) surgeon. Inova Fairfax Cancer Center offers highly trained and skilled physicians in all of these disciplines. These experienced breast cancer physicians can organize a plan for you and deliver state of the art treatments in a comprehensive manner. Also, with one call, you can connect to our breast cancer navigator (703-776-2073) who can assist you in finding the appropriate breast cancer experts for your team. Many patients get help building their team by recommendations of their primary doctor, surgeon or friends.
Treatments for breast cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, and radiation therapy. Radiation plays an important role in breast cancer treatment to preserve the breast and in improving survival. The techniques of radiation treatment can vary from center to center. At the Inova Fairfax Cancer Center and Radiation Oncology Associates, we treat over 500 patients per year with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care utilizing advanced radiation technology and three-dimensional planning systems and conformal radiation delivery. These techniques enable us to deliver precise doses to the targeted areas while sparing the normal tissue.
For additional information on breast cancer, please consider the following:
http://www.breastcancer.org
http://www.komen.org
http://www.susanlovemd.com