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Sub-navigationTreatment Options Breast Health Services Patient Resources Research & Education Locations Breast Cancer More CloseTreatment Options Breast Health Services Patient Resources Research & Education Locations Close Why choose UCLA Health for breast cancer care? We deliver breast cancer care through the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC). JCCC is one of only 53 cancer centers recognized by the National Institutes of Health for innovative cancer research and clinical care. Our breast cancer care specialists offer unwavering support throughout your health journey. Count on us for: Expertise in breast cancer: Our specialists are passionate about leading-edge, innovative care. We offer the most up-to-date preventive, diagnostic and treatment options available. Compassionate, collaborative care: We partner with you and your family in the decision-making process. We ensure that you have all the information you need to weigh your care options. Access to innovative research: As an academic medical center, we offer our patients the opportunity to take part in the latest clinical trials that study new treatments. UCLA Health research led to the FDA approval of Herceptin®, a leading breast cancer treatment. While our Parkside clinic in Santa Monica is our primary clinic for breast cancer research, many of our clinical trials are also available at our satellite locations. Convenience: UCLA Health offers breast cancer care in nearly 20 ambulatory cancer care clinics close to work or home. Community practices are part of the JCCC and offer effective patient-centered care. We operate three breast multidisciplinary clinics — in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Santa Clarita — that simplify breast cancer care by combining specialist appointments into one introductory visit, scheduled by a patient navigator. For added convenience you can also ask questions and schedule appointments through our patient portal, myUCLAhealth. Your breast cancer care team Your care team includes different specialists who work together to deliver quality care. Experts may include: Medical oncologist: A physician who specializes in treating cancer with medicine and serves as your primary doctor throughout your cancer journey. Radiation oncologist: A doctor who specializes in treating cancer with high doses of radiation (radiation therapy). Surgical oncologist: A specialist who treats cancer by removing tumors from the breast and/or lymph nodes. Reconstructive plastic surgeon: A surgeon who can reconstruct breasts using implants, abdominal tissue or both. Radiologist: A physician who interprets breast imaging studies. Pathologist: A physician who examines tissue samples to diagnose disease. Genetic counselor: A medical professional who evaluates and counsels people on their inherited cancer risks. Psychosocial counselor: A medical professional who can help in coping with a cancer diagnosis. Our breast health services From diagnosis to treatment to post-cancer care, UCLA Health’s Breast Cancer Care program offers comprehensive services, including: Early detection and diagnosis for breast cancer A diagnosis helps us establish our plan. We use state-of-the-art technology to identify cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Breast imaging: The use of imaging tools to visualize tumors such as ultrasound, 2D and 3D mammography and MRI. Breast biopsy: A minimally invasive procedure where a doctor collects a sample of breast tissue to evaluate for suspected breast cancer. The specialist may perform a biopsy using X-ray (stereotactic), ultrasound or MRI guidance. Cancer genetics At the High-Risk Breast Clinic, our specialists work together to evaluate factors that make women more susceptible to breast cancer. We offer genetic counseling and testing for changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, among others. Learn more about the cancer genetics program at UCLA Health. Breast cancers we treat Regardless of the diagnosis, we are here to help. We successfully treat a wide range of breast cancers, including: Adenocarcinoma (including invasive ductal or lobular carcninoma and pre-cancers such as carcinoma in situ/DCIS): The most common form of breast cancer. adenocarcinoma may originate in the ducts of the breast as invasive ductal carcinoma, or in the lobules of the breast as invasive lobular carcinoma. Breast cancer that forms and stays in the milk duct and does not "invade" beyond the wall of the duct, as in the case with DCIS, is primarily managed with surgery with or without radiation. Of the most invasive cancers, most of these continue to express their normal hormone receptors such as estrogen and progesterone, and are susceptible to hormone blocking treatments. About 20% are "HER2+," which is an aggressive but highly treatable subtype of breast cancer characterized by an "over-expression" of a protein called "HER2," resulting in a more rapid growth rate of the cancer. Approximately 10% do not express any of these three receptors (estrogen, progesterone, or HER2) and are so called "triple negative breast cancers," which can often be aggressive and require different treatment approaches. Inflammatory breast cancer: A rare and aggressive type of breast cancer that presents with symptoms such as breast redness and swelling. Male breast cancer: A rare form of cancer that usually occurs in the breast tissue of men. Paget’s disease of the breast: An uncommon cancer type that affects the skin of the nipple or areola. Treatments we offer Our oncologists provide patients with lifesaving treatments, including: Medical breast cancer treatments When it is indicated to treat your cancer with medicine, our specialists use the most...