The Women’s Cancer Center at City of Hope® Chicago provides women in Illinois, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas with leading-edge treatment, diagnosis and screening options for breast cancer and gynecologic cancers.
Our expert clinicians and supportive care staff recognize the unique physical and mental health challenges women face during and after cancer treatment. We work with each patient to help her understand her specific cancer diagnosis, then work to craft an effective, individualized treatment plan that may incorporate conventional approaches as well as innovative therapies and clinical trials, powered by our world-renowned, National Cancer Institute® (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in Southern California. We also offer support for issues of fertility, sexual health and body image.
Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment for Women
As a patient at the Women’s Cancer Center, you will have the support of specialists including surgeons, radiation therapy experts, medical oncologists and supportive care staff. Surrounding you with a multidisciplinary care team allows us to provide the person-centered support every woman needs during her cancer journey. Our goal is to treat each patient as an individual, not a diagnosis, and to design a treatment plan that is effective and personalized to you.
What Sets Our Chicago Women’s Cancer Program Apart?
The Women’s Cancer Center team is committed to compassionate care, supported by advanced treatment and screening options. Some of the approaches we offer at City of Hope Chicago include:
Appointments in as little as 24 hours for some patients
Genomic and genetic testing, which can help your care team determine how to target your cancer on a cellular level
Advanced surgery options for breast cancer, including minimally invasive and nipple-sparing procedures, as well as the latest reconstructive and plastic surgery techniques for rebuilding the shape and appearance of the breast
Precision medicine options, such as immunotherapy and hormone therapy, designed to treat your cancer based on the results of genomic and other tests
Supportive care experts in Chicago who can discuss fertility-sparing treatment options with you and help manage common side physical and emotional effects of undergoing cancer treatment
Sexual wellness support, helping you address any physical or emotional issues related to sexual function or desire during and after treatment
Access to clinical trials investigating new potential treatments for breast cancer
Magnet®-designated nurse navigators, who will answer your questions and help you navigate your cancer treatment from day one
Our Chicago Women’s Cancer Experts
Led by nationally recognized experts in breast cancer, gynecologic cancers and reconstructive surgery, the Women’s Cancer Center at City of Hope Chicago provides world-class, compassionate care to women across our region. Our team has the clinical and surgical expertise you need, as well as the compassionate approach that you want when receiving treatment with City of Hope. Meet our women’s cancer team:
Dr. Bhakta specializes in oncoplastic breast cancer surgery, which combines traditional breast cancer surgery with reconstructive plastic surgery techniques.
Dr. Buttin treats all gynecologic cancers and specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery. She has performed over 1,500 robotic cases to date.
Dr. Farrington specializes in the treatment of multiple cancers, including breast and lung cancer, and is involved in clinical trial research to help advance cancer care.
Dr. Halabi is highly skilled in minimally invasive, advanced techniques and technologies for gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers, including cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
Dr. Liu specializes in all forms of breast reconstruction, as well as microsurgical procedures for lymphedema treatment.
Dr. Pelletier is an expert in complex and minimally invasive surgical techniques for reconstruction of parts of the body.
Dr. Poosarla is the director of medical oncology for the breast program, specializing in treating breast cancer with leading-edge therapies.
Previously serving as the medical director of the breast program for 17 years, Dr. Ray currently oversees supportive programs that seeks to improve patient’s overall wellbeing.
Dr. Shah is Chief of Radiation Oncology. He specializes in radiation therapy for a variety of cancers, and is skilled in hypofractionated approaches.
Dr. Smorowski provides radiation therapy for cancer patients. A breast cancer survivor herself, she has served as principal investigator for several radiation oncology clinical trials.
City of Hope Chicago
Women's Cancer Center
2520 Elisha Ave.
Zion, IL 60099
New patients: (877) 524-4673
Existing patients: (847) 510-2822
