Breast Cancer

Breast Surgeons and Nurse Navigator

NAPBC logo Expect advanced, complete care for breast cancer at Torrance Memorial’s Hunt Cancer Institute, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer. You’ll receive a personalized plan to treat the disease and support your overall well-being—so you can focus on healing.

Accredited for Excellent Care

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers recognizes our Vasek and Anna Maria Polak Breast Diagnostic Center as one of the top breast cancer programs in the country. This means you can expect:

Well-rounded care that meets the highest standards for quality, effectiveness and safety
Access to the latest treatments and clinical trials
Multidisciplinary team that provides care based on the latest research
Community education to prevent breast cancer

Screening & Diagnosis

Partner with our physicians to protect your breast health. Talk to your doctor about:

Your personal risk factors for breast cancer, ways to lower your risk and the option of genetic counseling
How to recognize symptoms of breast cancer
Screening exams, such as mammograms and other breast imaging scans, and your recommended screening schedule

Learn more about breast cancer screening & diagnosis

Your Treatment Plan

If you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, count on the expertise of our program’s dedicated team. You’ll receive a treatment plan that:

Gives you the best chance for a full recovery and breast preservation
Reflects your specific type of breast cancer and its stage (how invasive or severe the cancer is)
May include one or more treatments
Suits your goals, preferences and overall health

Advanced Surgical Expertise

Surgery is usually the first treatment recommended for breast cancer. Thanks to our advanced equipment and specialized training, we’ll use the least invasive techniques whenever possible. That means you have a faster, smoother recovery.

Learn more about breast cancer surgery

Other Treatments We Offer

Your care team may also recommend:

Bone-directed therapy – Treats cancer that has spread to the bones, causing fractures (broken bones) or pain
Chemotherapy – Uses medications to treat cancer and its symptoms
Hormone therapy – Blocks the hormone (estrogen) that fuels breast tumor growth
Radiation therapy – Shrinks tumors and destroys cancer cells
Targeted therapy – Targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone

American Cancer Society Resources

Visit the American Cancer Society's website for a number of resources and education to support your cancer journey.

Visit Cancer.org

Resources & Support

Take advantage of supportive services designed to help you live well and feel your best. Our Cancer Resource Center houses classes, support groups and more.