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Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells start to grow out of control in the breast. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is the key to treating breast cancer effectively.
Metastatic breast cancer is when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body. This can be life-threatening, which is why it’s important to begin treatment as soon as the cancer is discovered.
As the only nationally accredited facility in the Brazos Valley, the Breast Center at St. Joseph Health has earned this designation through our devotion to patient-centered care, including exceptional standards in our research, technology, medicines and staff.
A program of the American College of Surgeons, the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) challenges breast cancer centers to enhance the care they provide by addressing patient-centered needs and measuring the quality of the care they deliver against national standards. Read more about our recent reaccreditation.
Meet our Breast Cancer Leadership Team.
Because breast cancer occurs in about one in every eight women, it’s important to receive regular screenings based on your age. If you are at higher risk for this condition, your doctor may recommend more frequent screenings. Some risk factors include:
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
It’s important to be aware of the normal state of your breasts so that you can notice any potential changes. Monthly self-exams and yearly clinical exams are good ways to note any abnormalities that could be signs of breast cancer. Symptoms can include:
If you experience any of these symptoms suddenly or would like to assess your personal breast cancer risk, talk to your St. Joseph Health primary care physician.
More than 180,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year. However, 98% of breast cancers are survivable with early detection. Monthly self-exams and regular diagnostic examinations are an important part of preventive breast health care.
Our screening and diagnostic imaging services include:
The board-certified, dedicated breast radiologists at St. Joseph Health are specialty-trained and committed to accurate diagnosis and the highest standard of patient safety and care.
The physicians at St. Joseph Health, including breast surgeons, plastic surgeons, and radiation oncologists, provide advanced, multidisciplinary care to our patients. We use a compassionate, collaborative approach to create a personalized treatment plan.
Some of the treatments and procedures we provide include:
Your doctor, along with our multidisciplinary team of oncologic experts, will discuss what options are best suited for you and your diagnosis.
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