• Appel-Venet Comprehensive Breast Service at Beth Israel Medical Center

• The Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Continuum Cancer Centers of New York's Comprehensive Breast Programs at Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Strongly Opposes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forces (USPSTF) Recommendations Released November 16th 2009

The special feature of our breast cancer program is the total, real-time integration of an interdisciplinary approach. Surgical, radiation, and medical oncologists represent the three main treatment approaches, with support from advanced practice oncologist nurses, Cancer Supportive Services, and other healthcare providers. Oncology treatment is tailored to each patient’s disease and personal situation.

We base our interdisciplinary approach on:

Eliminating all visible tumor- Oncologists will recommend surgery to remove the primary tumor.

Reducing the risk of the disease recurring, and killing off any cancer cells that may remain. Radiation, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy are among the treatment options that are pursued. If the cancer recurs, the patient may choose further surgery, depending on where the cancer is found, or a variety of treatments to fight distant metastases.