Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Diagnosis

If you've been newly diagnosed with breast cancer, you will likely have many questions about the kind of doctor you should see, your specific type of breast cancer, the stage of your breast cancer, and what treatments are available. We're here to answer your questions.

Start here for a useful guide to your first appointment and what to expect when you're in the hands of Compass Oncology.

Breast Cancer Specialists

At Compass Oncology, our team of specialists is committed to your cancer care. The breast cancer specialists team at Compass Oncology is comprised of:

• Breast surgical oncologists
• Medical oncologists
• Radiation oncologists
• Diagnostic imaging specialists
• Pathologists
• Genetic risk counselors

Breast Cancer Types

Your breast cancer treatment will depend on the specific type or category of breast cancer that you’ve been diagnosed with, whether it’s invasive or non-invasive, your lymph node status and the hormone receptor status. There are certain types of breast cancer that are more common than others.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options

You and your oncologist will work together to decide on the cancer  treatment that’s best for you, based on the stage of your breast cancer and other factors. Treatment options can include:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy

Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Compass Oncology and US Oncology Research work together to provide cancer clinical trials for new breast cancer treatment therapies. Search for a breast cancer clinical trial that might be ideal for your type of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Reconstruction

You might choose to undergo breast cancer reconstruction. This can happen after or during a mastectomy.

There are many types of reconstruction that depend on your age, body type, and the type of surgery you had. You and an oncoplastic surgeon will explore your options together before a decision is made.

Breast Cancer Support Services

From local support groups to ongoing classes, genetic risk testing to financial counseling and patient assistance programs, the specialists at Compass Oncology are here for you every step of the way.

We encourage you to learn more and take advantage of our supportive care services, including our Women’s Cancer monthly support group at our Vancouver, WA location.

Breast Cancer Survivor Resources

With a breast cancer diagnosis comes the need for support. There are many cancer support groups and organizations to choose from that will help you in every step of your journey with group gatherings, reading material and more.