Breast Cancer Care Program at Columbia
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If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you want peace of mind. That means working with a cancer care team with the experience and expertise to deliver the best possible outcome. At Columbia, our Breast Cancer Care Program offers unmatched diagnosis and treatment of all stages and types of breast cancer, including the latest surgical innovations and radiation therapies.
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and would like to learn about your options for care, we can help. Call (212) 305-9676 or complete our online request form.
Who We Treat
A breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. But thanks to advances in screening, treatment, and supportive strategies like reconstructive surgery, you have more options than ever to beat your cancer with the dignity and support you deserve.
We offer comprehensive treatment options and support for anyone with breast cancer, including types and stages. Our surgeons are widely regarded as leading experts in breast cancer treatment, with a collective focus that always considers your self-esteem. Our cosmetically sensitive approach to surgery offers outstanding results driven by your priorities.
Treatments We Offer
Surgery
- Breast-conserving surgery
- Nipple sparing mastectomy
- Modified radical mastectomy
- Total or simple mastectomy
- Lymph node removal
- Oncoplastic or reconstructive breast surgery
Chemotherapy
- Hormonal therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Radiation therapy
- Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)
- External beam radiation therapy (EBRT)
- Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI)
- Hypofractionated EBRT
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for oligometastatic breast cancer
- Palliative radiation
Program Highlights
Exceptional Outcomes
Choosing the right cancer program can make all the difference. At Columbia, we offer outstanding results, including higher survival rates, lower complication rates, and better reconstructive results than the national averages.
A Recognized Center for World-Class Care
The Breast Cancer Care Program at Columbia offers the benefits of a major academic center with world-class medical care, patient services, and access to the latest clinical research. Our program has been recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the comprehensive and compassionate care we deliver across all of our services.
A Multidisciplinary Team of Specialists
Our team includes specialists from oncology, radiation therapy, cancer surgery, and reconstructive plastic surgery—all working together to coordinate and optimize your care. And our specialized nurses, genetic counselors, and patient navigators will be there for you every step of your journey to recovery and survivorship.
Cancer Surgery That Supports Your Self-Image
We offer breast cancer surgery that can effectively remove the cancer while providing excellent cosmetic results, including the latest breast-sparing surgical techniques. If you require a mastectomy, we can often perform breast reconstruction during cancer surgery.
Learn More About Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery at Columbia
A Mindful Approach to Radiation Therapy
We offer state-of-the-art targeted radiation therapy techniques designed around making your treatment simple and effective. Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) combines a single dose of radiation with surgery, maximizing the radiation delivery to the cancerous tissue while minimizing exposure to your surrounding healthy tissue.
The Latest Care-Focused Research
As part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC), our experts access the full resources of a major academic facility and a leading cancer center. We offer the latest evidence-based treatments, including clinical trials for targeted therapies based on your cancer’s genetic makeup.
The Support You Need
We know that cancer impacts every part of your life. Our program is designed to support you at every step of your care journey into survivorship, including breast cancer support groups, experienced patient navigators, and care that aims to let you focus on what’s important: living your life.
Our Team
Breast Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Imaging
- Winnie W Au, MD
- Lauren Canter Friedlander, MD
- Richard S Ha, MD
Oncology
- Melissa Accordino, MD
- Katherine D Crew, MD
- Dawn L Hershman, MD, MS, FASCO
- Julia E McGuinness, MD
- Nancy Mills, MD
- Meghna S Trivedi, MD
- Neil Vasan, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncology
- Julie C Choi, MD
- Eileen Patricia Connolly, MD, PhD
- Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad, MD, PhD
- Lisa Ann Kachnic, MD, FASTRO
- Leah M Katz, MD, MPH
Our Locations
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
622 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
ColumbiaDoctors – Midtown
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
Make an Appointment
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and would like to learn about your options for care, we can help. We accept a number of insurance plans and our team can help confirm your coverage. Call (212) 305-9676 or complete our online request form.