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BREAST CARE AT JEFFERSON HOSPITAL

Breast Care Services

Jefferson Breast Care offers a comprehensive program meeting all of your breast care needs.

Jefferson Breast Imaging
The new Jefferson Honickman Breast Imaging which opened in January 2007 offers advance technology and specialized breast Radiologists and Technologists to provide clinical expertise in screening and detection of breast abnormalities.  The new center with its warm colors, nature-inspired original artwork and comfortable surroundings offers a pleasant experience.

Risk Assessment and Hereditary Breast and ovarian Cancer/Genetic Counseling Program at Jefferson

Jefferson Risk Assessment and Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer/Genetic Counseling Program
Jefferson’s Risk Assessment program serves to offer all women an opportunity to learn more about their individual risk for developing breast cancer in their lifetime.  With this knowledge, you will be better able to make decisions about risk reduction and screening options.

Jefferson Surgeons

Jefferson Surgery
Jefferson Surgeons provide diagnosis and treatment for breast diseases and problems.  Their expertise in breast health and breast cancer provides you advances in breast surgery. 

Jefferson Comestic and Reconstructive Surgery

Jefferson Plastic Surgery
Jefferson Plastic Surgeons provide expertise in cosmetic surgery, including various procedures for breasts and reconstruction surgery after breast cancer treatment. 

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Medical Oncology

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Medical Oncology
Our experienced Jefferson Medical Oncologists provide you treatment advances in chemotherapy, hormonal therapies and targeted therapies.  They provide you with the latest scientific research and clinical therapies through clinical trials

Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Radiation Oncology
Jefferson Radiation Oncologists provide you advanced breast radiation therapy using sophisticated technology, including Active Breast Coordination (ABC), technology which protects the heart and other organs from damaging radiation during therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)-Mammosite®, an internal radiation therapy technique that reduces treatment time from several weeks to several days. 

Jefferson Gyn and Gyn Oncology Woman's Healthcare PAP Smears screening for breast cancer gynecological cancers

Jefferson GYN and GYN Oncology
To comprehensively provide woman’s healthcare, GYN care is key.  Regular GYN examinations and PAP smears are necessary health screening for women.  Jefferson GYN physicians provide expertise in women’s care and screening for breast and other gynecological cancers.

Jefferson Lymphedema Therapy Management and Rehabilitation, Breast Srugery, Cosmetic Surgery, Treatment, Breast Cancer, Physical Rehabilitation, quality of life

Jefferson Lymphedema Therapy Management and Rehabilitation after Breast Surgery
Breast surgery, whether it is elective cosmetic surgery or surgery for the treatment of breast cancer, can cause reduced movement in your arms and upper body stiffness and soreness.  Some cancer treatments can put a person at risk for lymphedema, which involves a buildup of fluid in the body tissues.  The Jefferson Lymphedema and Physical Rehabilitation team provides you with care to help improve your mobility and quality of life. 

Myrina Brind

Jefferson Myrna-Brind Center for Integrative Medicine
Jefferson Myrna-Brind Center for Integrative Medicine healthcare providers bring together the best of conventional medical care with promising complementary approaches to healing.  These specialized clinicians provide you therapies which include; natural medicines, acupuncture, meditation, and massage which can compliment your treatment of many illnesses and enhance overall wellness.

Find out more about our other important services for comprehensive breast care
Psychosocial Care
Social Services
Wig, Prosthesis and Looking Good and Feeling Better
Nutrition
Patient Services
Prenatal Classes and Parent Education
Education