Breast Cancer Treatment
Memorial Cancer Institute's Breast Cancer Treatment Center
Memorial Breast Cancer Center is the leading breast cancer treatment program in Broward County, offering patients and their families a superior level of individualized care. Conveniently located on the Memorial Regional Hospital campus in Hollywood and at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines in South Florida, the centers are two of only a few freestanding facilities nationwide dedicated exclusively to breast cancer.
Both locations provide a comprehensive treatment program that encompasses breast cancer prevention, disease management, treatment and recovery. Every year, more than 1,000 new patients at risk for, or diagnosed with, breast cancer come to the treatment center for specialized breast cancer expertise, access to clinical trials, integrative therapies and essential support service.
Superior medical expertise and leading-edge cancer treatments are provided under the direction of highly experienced medical oncologist/hematologist Alejandra T. Perez, MD. Designed with input from breast cancer survivors, the Breast Cancer Center's focus is on wellness and healing. The entire health care team is dedicated to providing a warm, calm, welcoming environment for patients and their families and friends.
A fin de acelerar la planificación del tratamiento, el equipo multidisciplinario de cáncer de mama se comunica continuamente para evaluar casos recientemente diagnosticados o que han sufrido una recaída y así determinar el enfoque clínico óptimo para cada persona.
The multidisciplinary breast cancer team includes:
- Oncólogos Clínicos
- Oncólogos Quirúrgicos
- Radiooncólogos
- Patólogos
- Genetistas
- Cirujanos Plásticos
- Radiólogos
- Practicantes de Enfermería
- Farmacéuticos
- Personal de apoyo
Recognizing the importance of early breast cancer detection, the team at Memorial Breast Cancer Center works closely with breast imaging services throughout Memorial Healthcare System. The Women's Imaging Centers at Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West and Memorial Hospital Miramar have earned the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation recognizing accreditation and high practice standards in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. In addition, a variety of breast imaging services are offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South and Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and by the Mobile Mamografía Digital Van. All diagnostic screenings and digital mammograms are read by board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists who specialize in mammography.
Our breast cancer treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal manipulation, biologicals and novel schedules to reduce the toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents. La participación en múltiples ensayos clínicos aprobados por el NCI y el FDA se ofrece a través de un sólido programa de investigación clínica. Tumor genetic profiling enables cancer treatment plans to be designed for selected populations.
El oncólogos clínicos have built a program for individuals at increased risk for breast cancer. Este programa incluye examen genético, asesoramiento y observación para aquellas personas que necesitan un monitoreo más frecuente.
El Centro de Cáncer de Mama integra la atención médica estándar con enfoques complementarios y de apoyo que incluyen acupuntura, medicina china a base de hierbas, yoga con cinta rosa, masajes, y técnicas de meditación y relajación. Se ha comprobado que estos recursos alivian los síntomas, disminuyen los efectos secundarios y mejoran la calidad de vida.
Our breast cancer treatment recovery philosophy underscores the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy immune system and positive outlook. El asesoramiento nutricional se ofrece para contribuir a la salud de las mamas. La enseñanza individualizada de la quimioterapia brinda instrucciones específicas para cada tratamiento diseñadas con el fin de facilitar el control de los efectos secundarios. The Image Recovery Center® at Memorial Hospital West is available to help cancer patients cope with the physical and emotional changes that can result from chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. The program is an integral part of El Programa para and Memorial Breast Cancer Center's interdisciplinary approach to treatment, healing and overall wellness. Para más información sobre el Image Recovery Center®, please call (954) 844-6814.
Para obtener más información sobre el Centro de Cáncer de Mama del Memorial en el Memorial Regional Hospital, 3700 Johnson Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021, llame al (954) 265-6990.
Para obtener más información sobre el Centro de Cáncer de Mama del Memorial en el Memorial Hospital West, 603 North Flamingo Road, Suite 157, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028, llame al (954) 844-6898.
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