Meet City of Hope's breast cancer team.
Hormone or endocrine therapy is a breast cancer treatment option. These drugs are usually given as daily pills, and may cause short and long-term side effects.
Women may learn their hormone receptor status during the breast cancer diagnosis process. Learn what this means and how it may affect treatment and care.
Triple-negative breast cancer is an uncommon but aggressive disease. Learn the TNBC symptoms, causes, treatment options, prognosis and more.
A ductogram allows the care team to see inside the breast’s milk ducts. Learn why a galactogram may be ordered, how it’s done and what the results may mean.
A breast ultrasound may help the care team get a detailed look at changes in breast tissue. Learn how it’s done, what results may mean and more.
A breast MRI may be performed as part of a breast cancer screening or for other reasons. Learn what it is, how it’s done with and without contrast and more.
The most common type of breast cancer is invasive ductal carcinoma. Learn about the different kinds and their tumor characteristics.
Implants are one of two options for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Learn about saline, silicone, textured, smooth types and possible complications.
Flap surgery is a type of breast reconstruction that uses the patient’s own tissue. Learn about this cancer surgery, including information on tram and DIEP.