Breast Cancer

Program Overview. At The Lacks Cancer Center our cancer treatment programs are increasing hope everyday, thanks to a multidisciplinary model of care, which incorporates a staff of progressive physicians, innovative technologies and aggressive treatments. In addition to this model, we continually review and apply the latest anti-cancer drugs, the newest staging and imaging techniques, and the most effective surgical procedures to ensure the best outcomes in the treatment of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Overview. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, with approximately one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Arising within the lobes and ducts of the breast, the most common type of breast cancer is invasive ductal carcinoma and the second most common is lobular carcinoma.

There are several risk factors for developing breast cancer. The most common are:

• Menstruating at an early age
• Older age at first birth, or never having given birth
• Personal history of breast cancer
• Family history of breast cancer
• Being a carrier of an inherited gene mutation
• Having undergone hormone replacement therapy

Patients can become part of the Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic through a referral from their primary care physician or with a self-referral by calling 1-877-LACKS-MI or 616-685-LACK(S).