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Breast Medical Oncology

No matter your stage or type of breast cancer, Jefferson Health's nationally recognized breast oncologists are here to give you the expert, compassionate care you need using the latest tests and treatments.

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Whether We're Your First Stop or Your Second Opinion

Our breast oncologists have the experience and expertise to evaluate and treat all types of breast cancer – no matter how rare or advanced. We'll partner with our Breast Care team, including surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists specialized in breast cancer, to ensure you receive exactly the care you need right here at Jefferson Health. Your breast care coordinator will be with you every step of the way, arranging for appointments, support and resources during your treatment, all the way through to survivorship.

How We Treat Breast Cancer

We have access to the latest breast cancer treatments, including new targeted therapies, Breast Cancer Assays (genetic analyses) to inform treatment decisions and clinical trials of promising new treatments. Our specialists provide expert care for you, not just your cancer.

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Experts in All Types of Breast Cancer

At Jefferson Health, our breast oncologists provide expert evaluation and treatment for all types and stages of breast cancer, including:

Your First Visit with Your Breast Medical Oncologist

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Dominique Nichole Johnson

Dominique Nichole Johnson

Breast Cancer Patient

Read Dominique's Story
“They made me feel really confident in my treatment options and ability to recover and made it easier for me to decide to begin treatment right away so I could get back to my healthy self.”

Clinical Trials

Through our clinical trials, you can access innovative therapies before they're available and play a pivotal role in bringing life-changing therapies to market.

Our Care Team

With nationally renowned breast oncologists and other specialists in a wide range of disciplines, Jefferson Health brings the best care in the world, right to you.

Find a Location

Whether you're in the suburbs or the city, we have multiple state-of-the-art facilities across the region—so you can always find the care you need nearby.

Programs & Centers

When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, it's important to have easy, coordinated access to every type of breast health specialist. That's why, at Jefferson Health, you'll have a multidisciplinary team of breast health specialists – from medical oncology to surgery to imaging to radiation – all at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center's Breast Cancer Center.

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Comprehensive Breast Care

Our Breast Care team brings together the region’s leading breast care specialists to provide personalized services, whether you come to us for a risk assessment and screening or expert advanced treatment of a rare cancer.

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Awards & Honors

Offering the Highest Quality Breast Care

The American College of Radiology (ACR) recognizes several Jefferson Health hospital as Breast Ultrasound Accredited for the highest level of imaging quality and safety, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Methodist Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
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We're also home to several ACR-Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Centers, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. These centers offer a range of advanced services to have all your needs met in one place.

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has recognized various Jefferson Health hospitals and facilities for excellence and commitment to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered breast care. Among those accredited include: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals; Jefferson Methodist Hospital; Jefferson Abington Hospital; Jefferson Bucks Hospital; Jefferson Frankford Hospital; Jefferson Torresdale Hospital; Jefferson Washington Township Hospital and Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital.

Awards & Honors

Nationally Recognized Cancer Care

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center is recognized as high performing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report, and is designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for excellence in cancer care, prevention measures and research.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Jefferson Washington Township Hospital are accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) for following the best standards of cancer care, ensuring a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach. 

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Expert Cancer Care With You At the Center

Our medical oncologists partner with a team of cancer specialists at the nationally renowned Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, a hub of leading-edge treatments, innovative research and unparalleled support.

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