Breast Cancer

More than 300,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast cancer is extremely treatable when found early, which makes regular screenings critical.

Whether you want to screen for breast cancer or are dealing with a diagnosis, UM Upper Chesapeake Health's Breast Center can help with testing, treatment and support, all close to home in Harford County. 

Choose UM Upper Chesapeake Health for Breast Cancer Care

You have access to all screening, diagnostic services, treatment, breast reconstruction and recovery in one convenient location at our Breast Center.  

Our Breast Center’s Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic brings together an entire team of experts who collaborate to develop a personalized breast cancer treatment plan for each patient. Your team includes specialists in breast care, medical and radiation oncology, general and plastic surgery and lymphedema. They’re committed to providing technologically advanced, cutting-edge procedures along with compassionate care.  

You’ll have a nurse navigator to guide you and your family through all stages of care and meet with social workers and dietitians as needed. You’ll also have access to free cancer support services, including individual and family counseling, patient education and support groups.  

If you have concerns about your risk level, our High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic can help.

To talk to us about breast cancer screening, symptoms, or a diagnosis, call 443-643-1977 for an appointment.

Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis 

You can schedule your routine screening mammogram at our Breast Center, where we offer both the traditional two-dimensional mammography as well as more advanced 3D mammography. This helps radiologists identify any abnormalities and improves cancer detection rates.  

If your mammogram results require further testing, we offer ultrasounds and MRIs at our Breast Center. If needed, you’ll get a breast biopsy – a procedure in which samples of breast tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle or during surgery to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.  

Learn more about our Breast Center’s diagnostic testing options.

Treating Breast Cancer

Treatment for breast cancer typically includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We provide an advanced form of radiation therapy called brachytherapy that uses thin tubes to deliver radiation with extreme precision. This keeps the surrounding tissue from getting damaged during treatment. 

Surgical options include a lumpectomy (the tumor and surrounding tissue are removed), single mastectomy (one breast is removed) and double mastectomy (both breasts are removed). Our surgeons use a technology that helps them better locate the cancer cells for lumpectomies so more healthy tissue remains intact. This SAVI SCOUT® technology lets surgeons mark and target the tumors better, resulting in higher success rates and faster recovery time.    

You also have access to proton therapy at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, which uses targeted therapy to attack tumors without damaging surrounding tissue.  

Your care team will recommend surgery based on how far your cancer has progressed, as well as your overall health. You may opt for breast reconstruction surgery as well.  

Our Breast Cancer Specialists

Our breast cancer team includes specialists from surgical oncology, medical oncology and radiation therapy. They work together to develop the best treatment plan and care for your cancer.

Surgical Oncology