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Breast cancer care in Kansas
Oncologists and care teams at Ascension Via Christi Cancer Care deliver compassionate, personalized breast cancer care focused on you
Breast cancer care in Kansas
Oncologists and care teams at Ascension Via Christi Cancer Care deliver compassionate, personalized breast cancer care focused on you
About breast cancer care at Ascension Via Christi
At Ascension Via Christi in Kansas, our experienced breast cancer specialists are part of a national team of doctors, sharing best practices and advanced treatment options for breast cancer care — bringing the best of oncology care close to home. When you choose Ascension Via Christi for cancer care, you get a multidisciplinary team of doctors that prioritizes early and personalized treatment, including board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeons, breast radiologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists, along with a care navigator and a dedicated team of oncology nurses, dietitians and cancer specialists.
When you’re going through breast cancer, we’re by your side
Cancer is personal, and so is the way we care for you. At Ascension Via Christi, you’re never alone. You’ll have face-to-face visits with your doctor and an entire care team, dedicated to your care — connecting the dots for you. Your doctor and care navigator will take the time to answer all your questions — big and small. By getting to know you and working together, your care team develops a plan based on your goals and needs. And with a plan, comes hope. Our goal is to help you recover faster so you can get back to your daily life
A team approach that helps navigate tests and support services
Your care may include imaging, lab tests, pharmacy support, physical therapy or other speciality services. You do not have to navigate your care alone. Upon your cancer diagnosis or when you come to us during your cancer care, you’re paired with a cancer care navigator to help coordinate appointments and connect you with the services you need.
Types of breast cancer
Your doctors and care team at Ascension Via Christi deliver a customized care plan for your cancer. We treat many types of breast cancer, including:
- Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): Noninvasive breast cancer in the milk ducts
- Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Cancer that has spread into breast tissue beyond the milk ducts
- Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC): Rare, invasive cancer that blocks the lymph vessels
- Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Cancer that begins in milk-producing glands
- Male breast cancer: Cancer that forms in the breast tissue of men
- Metastatic breast cancer: Also known as stage 4 (IV) breast cancer, advanced cancer that has spread to other organs of the body
How we diagnose breast cancer
Cancer specialists who know you and your condition review your treatment and progress. Your care team focuses on identifying whether the tumor is noninvasive or invasive, determining where the tumor began and whether the cancer has spread. We use advanced molecular and genetic testing to help guide treatment planning. To diagnose breast cancer, your doctor may recommend testing, such as:
The latest imaging in Wichita and Manhattan supports mammogram screening and diagnostic tests for advanced care, including 3D mammograms, breast ultrasound, abbreviated breast MRI, and magnetic seed and needle (wire) localization biopsy.
A new and innovative technique to detect breast cancer recurrence earlier.
If you want to learn more about other cancer care options or would like to participate in one of our ongoing clinical trials, talk to your doctor to see what is available for you.
A molecular diagnostic test to help guide decisions about whether radiation therapy is needed after lumpectomy for ductal carcinoma in situ.
Blood tests can give your doctor a lot of information. They can detect whether certain elements in your blood are in a normal range, and can help confirm or rule out certain conditions.
If you have a higher risk or family history of cancer, your doctor may recommend genetic screening, testing or counseling. Learn about our Cancer Outreach and Risk Assessment (CORA) program in Wichita and Manhattan for cancer risk assessment and the latest genetic tests and counseling.
At Ascension Via Christi, we offer a comprehensive approach to identifying and monitoring your risk for developing breast cancer. If you have a family history of breast cancer, we specialize in assessing your risk, coordinating cancer genetic screenings and managing benign breast diseases.
Breast biopsy tests are used to evaluate breast cells and help your doctor confirm your diagnosis and cancer stage.
How we treat breast cancer
Our highly skilled community practice offers leading-edge techniques and personalized care. Your treatment options for breast cancer may include medication, therapy or surgery.
Breast reconstruction is surgery to create a new breast shape in place of a breast that has been removed (mastectomy). It can be done with implants or with tissue from another part of your body. Sometimes both are used to rebuild a breast shape. The breast mound created comes as close as possible to the shape and look of a natural breast.
Surgery may be done to reconstruct either one breast (unilateral) or both breasts (bilateral). The goal of the unilateral reconstruction is to create a breast mound that matches the other breast. If both breasts have been removed, the goal of the surgery is to create both breast mounds about the size of your natural breasts.
This type of surgery, also known as a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, only removes the tumor in its entirety. The goal of this surgery is to remove the cancer, while saving as much of the healthy breast tissue as possible. Our surgeons can discuss immediate breast reconstruction, including consultation with a plastic surgeon.
Hormones are chemicals made by glands, such as the ovaries and testicles. Hormones help some types of cancer cells grow, such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. In other cases, hormones can kill cancer cells, slow their growth, or stop them from growing.
During a mastectomy, your surgeon removes all or part of your breast or breasts to treat breast cancer. There are several types of mastectomy, including total mastectomy and partial mastectomy. Your breast surgeon will discuss your options with you.
Helps restore breast sensation after certain mastectomy procedures.
Specially trained physical therapists deliver therapy to help manage lymphedema symptoms, such as swelling and pain.
Advanced radiation therapy is used to target and destroy cancer cells while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue.
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts your body’s immune system to help it recognize and attack cancer cells. It uses substances that are either made in the body or in a lab to shrink tumors or slow tumor growth.
Get a second opinion on your cancer diagnosis or care plan
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Via Christi. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options.
When you are facing a new breast cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our breast cancer specialists in Wichita and Manhattan can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team of care.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Frequently asked questions about our breast cancer care services
At Ascension Via Christi, your doctor and care team get to know you well, and you’ll receive care for the whole person — from physical health and well-being to mental and emotional health to support for your family and caregivers. We provide innovative medication treatments, the latest surgical technologies and techniques, high-tech radiation facilities and support services. Our breast surgeons are part of a national team of cancer specialists sharing the latest in cancer care knowledge and research.
Our Kansas breast cancer specialists provide many advanced treatments, including:
- Abbreviated breast MRIs
- Breast-conserving surgery
- Breast reconstruction and reshaping
- Breast ultrasounds
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Immunotherapy and advanced targeted drug therapy
- Lymph node transplantation
- Minimally invasive breast biopsy with [magnetic seed, fine needle, wire] localization
- Percutaneous needle biopsies
- Radiation treatments (including brachytherapy, external beam, stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic radiation therapy)
- 3D mammograms
Getting regular breast health screenings and health check-ups may help find breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. We recommend women get a mammogram each year, starting at age 40, or earlier if you have a family history of breast cancer. When you choose women’s health and breast specialists at Ascension Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas, for your care, you are connected to all the care you need – from routine screenings to advanced care.
We can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help you and your family with options for financial assistance. Our financial counseling team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to help find options that meet your needs. Your cancer care navigator can connect you to a financial counselor.
At Ascension Via Christi cancer center and clinics, we offer convenient parking. Talk to your care team if you have transportation needs.
Surgical oncologists and anesthesiologists provide enhanced recovery pathways as part of your surgical care plan. They are an important part of our cancer treatment programs. Each pathway is personalized for different types of cancer treatment, to help speed up your recovery after surgery. Your care team uses these protocols to help you prepare for what to expect before, during and after surgery.
Ascension Via Christi Cancer Center
817 North Emporia Ave
Wichita, KS 67214
Ascension Via Christi Cancer Institute
929 Saint Francis 7th Floor
Wichita, KS 67214
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