Breast Cancer Treatment at Acıbadem - Acıbadem Healthcare Services

Breast Cancer Treatment at Acıbadem

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High success rates

Ensure the destruction of all cancerous cells

Breast-conserving Surgery

Significant emphasis on preserving breast aesthetics

A multidisciplinary team

Dedicated expertise in breast cancer treatment

Acıbadem Breast Cancer Center

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, affecting 1 in every 8 women. Similar to any cancer patient, a woman diagnosed with breast cancer frequently experiences fear and anxiety regarding her prognosis and survival. However today, cancer is a treatable disease. Specifically, a high cure rate is possible with suitable treatment methods for breast cancer, and the patients can live the rest of their lives without cancer.

At Acıbadem, the treatment of breast cancer patients is meticulously planned, carried out, and supervised by a multidisciplinary team. This team comprises specialists in general surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, radiology, pathology, and genetics, all with dedicated expertise in breast cancer treatment.

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How Is Breast Cancer Treated?

Surgery is considered the primary treatment for breast cancer. Breast cancer surgery involves removing cancerous or other abnormal tissue, along with the surrounding healthy tissue, from the breast. At Acıbadem, we prioritize breast-conserving surgery as the primary choice rather than total mastectomy. The goal is to comprehensively eliminate the tumor while preserving the natural shape and appearance of the breast to the greatest extent possible.

Chemotherapy medicines circulate via the bloodstream to destroy cancerous cells, throughout the body. Thus, it is utilized to treat cancer almost anywhere in the body. The primary objective of chemotherapy is to eliminate cancerous cells and prevent the growth of new ones. Chemotherapy can be used as either the initial or final step in breast cancer treatment.

Radiotherapy is a local treatment used to prevents the growth of cancer cells and kills them. Patients undergoing radiation therapy at Acıbadem can benefit from linear accelerator devices with the latest technological features for the highest safety and efficacy. Moreover, for appropriate breast cancer patients, radiotherapy can be completed in one single session during the surgery, while the incision is still not closed.

Immunotherapy aims at enhancing the immune response by medicines, enabling the immune system to distinguish, target, and destroy cancer cells more effectively.

Targeted therapy is a cancer treatment that targets the genetic changes or mutations that turn healthy cells into cancer cells. It involves the use of specific medicines to either destroy cancer cells or inhibit their growth. Unlike traditional treatments, targeted medicines are designed to attack specific abnormalities within cancer cells.

Hormone therapy is generally used to prevent cancer cells from growing by blocking hormones or stopping hormone production. Only hormone receptor-positive breast cancers respond to hormonal therapy.

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Doctors

Meet our dedicated team of experts at Acibadem Healthcare Group Hospitals, each specializing in cancer treatment. These skilled professionals are committed to offering compassionate, patient-focused care, combining their extensive knowledge with the latest technology.

Cihan Uras

Professor

General Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about breast cancer.

  • How do you reconstruct breast after cancer surgery?

    An aesthetic outcome is an important endpoint in breast cancer treatment. The specialized plastic surgery team at Acıbadem, focusing on breast aesthetics, is dedicated to restoring a healthy body image through the utilization of the most advanced techniques in breast reconstruction. Immediately after the breast cancer surgery, in the same session breast reconstruction procedures are carried out. When the breast is removed entirely or partially, the skin, nipple, and areola are preserved, and simultaneous reconstruction procedures are performed. These reconstruction methods can involve the use of breast implants or the restoration of the breast structure using the patient's tissue.

  • When is chemotherapy used for breast cancer?

    The primary objective of chemotherapy is to eliminate cancerous cells and prevent the growth of new ones. Chemotherapy can be used as either the initial or final step in breast cancer treatment. For instance, it can shrink a tumor before surgery, facilitating a safer and more effective surgical removal. Additionally, chemotherapy can be administered after surgery or radiotherapy. It may also be applied to help diminish the risk of cancer recurrence in the future.

  • How does Acibadem Breast Cancer Center differ from other breast clinics?

    Treatment of all cancer types demands a specialized team. At Acıbadem, the treatment of breast cancer patients is meticulously planned, carried out, and supervised by a multidisciplinary team. This team comprises specialists in general surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, radiology, pathology, and genetics, all with dedicated expertise in breast cancer treatment. There are three main strategies for breast cancer treatment: surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic therapies, which is an umbrella term that includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. At Acıbadem, all these treatment modalities are employed in the treatment of cancer, both in the early and later stages of the disease. Moreover, combinations of several treatment options, which may ensure the destruction of all cancerous cells, can be offered to patients. The treatment plan can be personalized to take into account each patient's individual needs.

  • What is breast conserving surgery?

    One of the most feared scenarios for women facing a breast cancer diagnosis is mastectomy, which involves removing the entire breast. It can be deeply distressing for women. However, in roughly 80 percent of the cases today, there exists a viable alternative: breast-conserving surgery. This surgical approach involves excising tumors with a safe margin of surrounding healthy cells instead of the entire breast. The goal is to comprehensively eliminate the tumor while preserving the natural shape and appearance of the breast to the greatest extent possible. At Acıbadem, we prioritize breast-conserving surgery as the primary choice rather than total mastectomy.

Nana

Georgia

I am glad that I was fortunate enough to find this hospital since they were capable of dealing with my tumor. I also feel pretty lucky for finding the right doctor. I believe the entire Acıbadem staff are highly professional and care about what they do. I am grateful to all of them. Today, everything seems to be all right with me.

Albina

Uzbekistan

I had met a lot of physicians and hospital staff but when talking to anyone at Acıbadem, I could just see the genuine kindness in their eyes. When in such a vulnerable position in your life and far from your country, having doctors, nurses, and all other staff that really care about you makes all the difference. I can’t thank Acıbadem Hospital and its staff enough.

Jelena

Serbia

Today, I have been cancer-free for more than 2 years, which is wonderful. I feel like I am reborn. I am glad that we have chosen Acıbadem Hospital. I felt as if I was receiving the most advanced medical care in the world.

Contact

Acıbadem is one of the few extensive breast cancer centers worldwide that offers service to the most complex cancer cases. If you would like to learn more, you are encouraged to talk with us.