This year, an estimated 192,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with
breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in
women and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S.
Visit the American Cancer Society web site
for more statistics on breast cancer.
Aurora’s Breast Cancer Care
Aurora Health Care is at the forefront of breast cancer treatment and
research, bringing the newest and most effective diagnosis and treatment
options to women and men with breast cancer. From diagnostic breast imaging
to surgical intervention, radiation and chemotherapy treatments, our
specialists have made significant advances in helping our patients deal with
the impact breast cancer has on their lives.
Five of Aurora’s Comprehensive
Breast Care Centers are accredited by the
National Accreditation
Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the
American College of Surgeons. This certification and national honor ensures
that our patients will have access to comprehensive care, a
multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options and
information about ongoing clinical trials.
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