Breast Cancer

On This Page:

• What is Breast Cancer?
• Treatment Locations
• Supportive Services
• Additional Resources

What is Breast Cancer?

Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells. Breast cancer is a tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. It is found mostly in women, but men can get breast cancer, too. To learn more about breast cancer, click here.

The Intermountain Team

At Intermountain Cancer Centers, our goal is to provide a convenient, compassionate, and comprehensive experience for women with breast cancer. Each patient will be guided through the treatment process by one of our specially trained patient navigators.

Our diagnostic, supportive, and treatment options for breast cancer include:

• Surgery
  • Lymph Node Dissection
  • Reconstructive Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Patient Navigation 
• Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Conference
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Clinic
• Genetic Testing & Counseling
• Clinical Trials

These services are available at the following facilities:

Supportive Services

We also offer many additional services for cancer patients. While these many not be located within each hospital, every Intermountain Healthcare cancer patient has access to these services, regardless of where you have surgery or treatment.

• Cancer Education Center
• Financial Support
• Lymphedema Therapy
• Moving Forward Clinic
• Nutrition Services
• Pain Management
• Palliative Care
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
• Support Groups
• Survivorship Education Classes
• Tobacco Cessation

Additional Resources

There are many other reputable organizations that can assist you in your cancer journey.

• Breastcancer.org
• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute