Breast Cancer Doctors, Surgeons, and Other Experts
Overview
Your care team will include breast cancer doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers. They’ll use only the latest treatments. They’ll support you during and after your care.
Your care team will meet regularly to talk about your treatment. You’ll have a wide range of experts on your team. They’ll give you the best possible treatment and care.
Breast cancer treatment team
Your MSK care team will make sure you have the right breast cancer diagnosis.
Next, you’ll work with a treatment team led by 1 or more doctors who are experts in the type of breast cancer you have. At MSK, your treatment team has many experts, such as a:
- Breast medical oncologist (cancer doctor).
- Surgical oncologist (surgeon who treats cancer).
- Radiation oncologist (doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer).
Each member of your team has a special set of skills. They all work together to make a plan that will lead to the best possible results for you.
A medical oncologist for breast cancer is a doctor with special training in breast cancer.
A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.
A breast surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on breasts.
A plastic and reconstructive surgeon is a doctor with special training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has advanced education and training.
We have more than 80 breast cancer experts at MSK. Our team is known around the world for its skill and experience in treating breast cancer. Their compassion and commitment to excellence means better treatment results. That’s why more than 4,500 people with breast cancer come to MSK each year.
Breast cancer diagnostic team
At MSK, breast cancer treatment starts with the correct diagnosis. Your diagnostic team is responsible for the breast cancer’s type, location, and stage. We use tests such as mammograms and biopsies. Once we have this information, we share it with your treatment team to find the best care plan for you.
Radiologist Dr. Yolanda Bryce is an expert in breast imaging and interventional radiology.
A radiologist is a doctor with special training in using imaging to diagnose and treat diseases. Imaging includes X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
The right diagnosis is important for getting the most precise treatment. Call 844-717-0058 to get a second opinion from our experts.
Breast cancer support team
To us, you’re more than a diagnosis. You’re a person with a life beyond cancer. We want to help you get back to it.
That’s why your MSK care team includes experts who focus on helping you and your family face challenges. There will be hurdles that come up while you’re in our care, and after active treatment ends. We’re here to support you.
A social worker supports you emotionally, socially, and physically by providing counseling and practical help.
