Phoenix Breast Cancer Center

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, with more than 300,000 new cases diagnosed every year. In Arizona, about 5,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. But with more  screening, early detection and advancements in new treatments, more women are living longer after a breast cancer diagnosis than ever before. 

At the Breast Cancer Center at City of Hope^® Phoenix, our multidisciplinary teams of clinicians work together to develop personalized treatment options based on each patient’s breast cancer type, stage and survivorship goals. Our pathologists, oncologists and other clinicians are experienced at diagnosing, staging and treating multiple types and subtypes of breast cancer, from early-stage ductal carcinoma in situ to complex diseases such as inflammatory or triple-negative breast cancer.

Our physicians also work with each patient’s primary care physician and other doctors to coordinate care during treatment and to create a seamless transition back home when treatment is over.

Each patient’s care team at the Breast Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix is led by a medical oncologist and may also include a breast surgeon, reconstructive surgeon, pathologist and other doctors, clinicians and supportive care providers who work together to not only treat the disease but help manage side effects. 

The breast cancer doctors at the Breast Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix are on the leading edge of new technologies and treatments and offer a variety of breast cancer screening and care options, including: 

• Consultations, for diagnosed patients or those experiencing symptoms, to review test results and/or develop treatment plans
• Breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) and breast ultrasound
• Breast surgery, including mastectomy or lumpectomy with breast-conserving techniques
• Reconstructive surgery, if desired, to reconstruct the breast and restore the appearance of one or both breasts
• Radiation therapy, such as intraoperative radiation therapy or high-dose rate brachytherapy 
• Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy and immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors when appropriate
• Advanced genomic testing to search for DNA alterations and gene mutations that may be driving the cancer's growth
• Risk-reduction programs, especially for women with an inherited gene mutation, cancer syndrome or other risk factors

Forty-two percent of cancer cases diagnosed in the United States are potentially preventable trough lifestyle changes and/or regular screenings. City of Hope developed a cancer risk assessment using the gold standard of clinical guidelines—free for you to take online right now. Assess your risk and take control. 

The caring and compassionate doctors and clinicians at the Breast Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix don’t just treat the patient’s disease, they also work together to help maintain quality of life. City of Hope is dedicated to treating patients with new and innovative cancer treatment options while also using evidence-informed supportive care services to address cancer symptoms and treatment side effects.

The experts at the City of Hope Phoenix Breast Cancer Center are also committed to improving treatment options for patients through clinical research and trials. City of Hope doctors and researchers have launched or participated in dozens of trials for a variety of new breast cancer treatments. These trials offer patients the chance to access treatments that may not otherwise be available. 

This unique blend of experience, compassionate care and clinical research is fundamental to City of Hope’s commitment to bringing patients the care they need and the quality of life they desire.

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you want to be surrounded by a team of doctors and clinicians experienced in your type or subtype of cancer. Led by medical oncologist Cynthia Lynch, M.D., the breast cancer team at City of Hope Phoenix has a unique perspective on approaching your breast cancer diagnosis and how to develop a plan to treat your disease and manage symptoms and side effects. 

If you’re experiencing breast cancer symptoms or have already been diagnosed with cancer, you don’t need the stress of scheduling appointments, dealing with insurance and medical records or travel arrangements. We understand. At City of Hope, we’re available 24/7 to help handle those details. We’ll verify your insurance coverage, collect your medical records, schedule your appointments and help make arrangements for travel and lodging. Call us at (877) 524-4673 to make an appointment. 

City of Hope Phoenix is conveniently located in Goodyear, Arizona,  just south of I-10, 40 minutes west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.