City of Hope Orange County uses FDA-approved 3D mammography, also called breast tomosynthesis, to screen for breast cancer. This technology helps us find the early signs of breast cancer, at a stage when it is most treatable and has the best chance for successful treatment. In fact, according to the National Cancer Institute, the five-year survival rate for early-stage and localized breast cancer is 98 percent.
City of Hope Orange County offers:
- The most advanced technology for the right diagnosis the first time, minimizing callback.
- Scans read by City of Hope Orange County experts, among the nation’s leaders in breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship.
- Immediate appointments available when you need them at Orange County’s most advanced cancer center.
- An environment that prioritizes patient safety, taking comprehensive measures to minimize any possible risk.
- Access to the most advanced level of breast cancer care in Orange County if you are believed to be at high risk or if breast cancer is suspected.
Patients can expect the expertise and compassionate care we provide everyone coming to City of Hope Orange County. On average, the whole appointment takes about 30 minutes.
City of Hope Orange County has a team of specialists who are known for their expertise in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Many are sub-specialists who focus on specific breast cancer types, which means that you have some of the most knowledgeable experts in the nation on your team.