Breast Cancer
The OSUCCC – James is one of the world’s leading authorities on breast cancer, and we’re consistently paving the way in research for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all types of the disease.
The OSUCCC – James is one of the world’s leading authorities on breast cancer, and we’re consistently ...
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With the world-class breast cancer care the OSUCCC – James offers, the choice of where to be treated is clear.
Why choose The James for breast cancer care
The expertise and care provided to people with breast cancer is unparalleled at the OSUCCC – James. Our internationally recognized breast cancer doctors and health care providers focus on preventing, detecting, treating and yes, curing, breast cancer by working together across numerous medical disciplines and designing treatment plans that target each individual’s specific cancer.
breast cancer clinical trials
multidisciplinary breast cancer specialists
comprehensive breast center in the midwest
inflammatory breast cancer programs in the U.S.
Hear from our patients
Lisa Overholser – Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patient Story
Lisa Overholser, of St. Paris, Ohio, says she will never have another bad day – every day is a good day for her after the past two years of literally fighting to stay alive.
Gesele Booker – Breast Cancer Patient Story
Gesele Booker, 32, of Columbus, says that a personal breast cancer diagnosis always felt inevitable. She had watched several women in her family navigate diagnosis and treatment choices.
Wendy Lybarger – Breast Cancer Patient Story
Days before traveling across the world for a mission trip Wendy Lybarger, 57, of Dayton, Ohio, was told she needed follow-up testing after a routine mammogram, which resulted in a diagnosis of breast cancer.
More patient stories
- Michelle McCarthy – Breast Cancer
Breast cancer wasn’t on Michelle McCarthy's radar. “I was just so young. I didn’t even do self-breast exams,” she says. But then Michelle felt a lump.
- Nancy Rudd – Breast Cancer
A college professor and mother of three, Nancy Rudd is a no-nonsense woman. And her message is clear when it comes to encouraging others to get timely cancer screenings.
- Tracy Palmer – Breast Cancer
Sharing is what Tracy Palmer is about, from bringing her children to chemotherapy sessions to ease their minds to enrolling in not one but five clinical trials at the OSUCCC – James.
- View all breast cancer patient stories
Read stories from patients who have received treatment and care at the OSUCCC – James.
Specialized care in the type of breast cancer affecting you
We realize no breast cancer is routine, and every person’s experience with the disease is different. No matter what type of breast cancer or stage you’re diagnosed with, we have experts who specialize in treating that specific breast cancer in a personalized manner.
This includes offering various breast cancer clinics that suit your specific needs, including the High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, Inflammatory Breast Cancer Program and the Living Well with Advanced Breast Cancer.
Episode 137: How the Clarity HD Imaging mammogram saves lives, with Natasha Monga, MD
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
Mammograms save lives, and The James is at the forefront of this important screening procedure for breast cancer with the introduction of the new, state-of-the-art Clarity HD Imaging Technology.
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
Mammograms save lives, and The James is at the forefront ...
read moreHolistic support for your breast cancer journey
Breast cancer treatment at the OSUCCC – James doesn’t stop at chemotherapy or surgery. We’re here every step of the way to provide support and compassionate care for any need that may arise.
That’s why we provide support groups specific to those dealing with breast cancer, fertility preservation and options for breast reconstruction. We have numerous resources available to help you manage life with cancer and beyond.
Your guide to breast cancer prevention
At the OSUCCC – James, we don't just focus on treating breast cancer. We want to try to prevent it from occurring in the first place.
In this guide, we share information about breast cancer risk factors, preventive steps you can take to lower your risk and how our experts are helping to advance the field of research and treatment for breast cancer.
Articles on Cancer
The three most common signs of breast cancer
Recognize the three most common signs of breast cancer. An Ohio State breast cancer specialist explains.
Health screenings by age, and why they’re not worth skipping
An Ohio State primary care physician explains who needs which screenings, and why.
Assuming breast changes are ‘normal’ could lead to missed cancer diagnosis
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare form of breast cancer that’s often dismissed as “normal” breast changes or an infection. Ohio State experts shine a light on it.
Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center
A first-of-its-kind facility in the Midwest, the breast center offers a full continuum of breast cancer care from prevention, genetic testing and screening to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
At the center, you’ll receive world-class care and advanced treatment options not found elsewhere. We’re part of a large academic institution giving you access to nation’s most advanced, sophisticated breast cancer clinical trials, and we’re accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
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The work being done at the OSUCCC – James is exciting, it’s revolutionary and it’s creating a cancer-free world.
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