Breast Cancer Survivor

At the Baptist Breast Center, we want to be your home for comprehensive and compassionate breast health care. Whether you’re concerned about your risk of developing breast cancer, interested in prevention information, or have received a diagnosis of cancer and are exploring treatment options, we have the resources to help you and your loved ones. For all your questions and concerns, the Baptist Breast Center is here for you — offering high-quality breast care, centered around you.

What makes our program unique? We understand the challenges you face and while we are devoted to the fight against cancer, our focus is entirely on the personalized health care needs of you, your family and our community.

Why Choose Baptist Breast Center?

We know you have a choice when it comes to where you receive breast care. And we know that when it comes to your breast health, only high-quality care will do. Here are a few reasons why Baptist should be your first choice in breast care:

• Dedicated and experienced nurse navigators with OCN certification to help you on your journey from diagnosis to survivorship
• A multidisciplinary approach to the coordination of care for patients and their families
• Multiple locations around San Antonio to provide quality breast care closer to home
• Early detection and risk reduction for breast cancer through mammography, cancer risk assessments, genetic testing and other screenings.
• Access to a variety of support groups and classes for breast cancer survivors and family members.
• Coordination of services from various providers such as: cardio-oncologists, fertility specialists and physical and occupational therapists, as well as coordination of follow-up care for high-risk patients, as needed.

Cancer Patient Navigators

At Baptist Breast Center, your breast care team will include a dedicated group of doctors, nurses and specialists who will work with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. You’ll also receive your own Breast Care Nurse Navigator who is an experienced oncology nurse to walk with you on your breast health journey.

Genetic Testing

Are you concerned about your cancer risk? We can help. At Baptist Health System, certified genetic counselors are available to work with you to create a personalized care plan aimed at lowering your likelihood of developing cancer or detecting cancer sooner, when it’s most treatable. Our goal is to empower you to make informed decisions based on your unique health care needs, desires and risk level.

During a genetic counseling session, you may discuss:

• Personal and family history of all types of cancer
• A cancer risk assessment based on personal risk factors and family history
• Screening and risk-reducing options available to manage cancer risk
• Identification of family members who may be at increased risk
• Genetic testing if medically appropriate and covered by insurance

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer may not cause any symptoms in its early stages. Some breast changes can be felt, but most can be detected only with the use of imaging procedures, such as a mammogram, MRI or ultrasound. While it’s important to do breast-self exams, they are not a substitute for mammograms.

If you have any of the following symptoms, see your doctor right away:

• New lump in the breast or underarm
• Thickening or swelling of part of the breast
• Irritation, itching or dimpling of breast skin
• Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast
• Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area
• Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood
• Any change in the size of the shape of the breast
• Pain in any area of the breast

What Do Lumps in My Breast Mean?

Lumps come in different shapes and sizes. Although lumps may point to cancer, many other conditions can cause lumps in the breast. Note that normal breast tissue can sometimes feel lumpy too. Some of the conditions that cause breast lumps are fibrocystic breasts and cysts.

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