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Breast Cancer Program

Our Approach

Our cancer experts collaborate with you to develop a tailored treatment plan to meet your medical and emotional needs. We focus on you as a whole person, providing a patient-centered experience.

Learning you or a loved one has breast cancer can be overwhelming. From the moment you receive your diagnosis, our care team will be there with compassionate support and expert care.

Our team of expert breast cancer doctors specialize in breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialty areas to help treat the specific type of cancer you have.They’ll guide you through a range of personalized treatment options, including clinical trials, if needed.

There are about 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

What is breast cancer?

The breast consists of fatty tissue, ducts and lobules, where cancer often begins. Breast cancer can be categorized as invasive or non-invasive. Invasive cancer – the most common type of breast cancer – starts in your milk ducts or lobules and spreads to nearby breast tissue. In ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) – sometimes called noninvasive, preinvasive or stage 0 breast cancer – the cancer cells are confined inside a milk duct in the breast and haven't spread into the breast tissue.

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Types of Breast Cancer We Treat

The breast cancer doctors at OSF HealthCare use their in-depth understanding of tumor development to accurately identify the type of breast cancer you have so you can begin the most effective treatment quickly.

There are many types ofbreast cancer. The type of breast cancer typically relates to where the cancer began and whether the cancer has spread.

The most common cancers we treat include, but are not limited to:

  • Invasive ductal carcinoma starts in a milk duct, but the cells have invaded surrounding breast tissue.
  • In situ breast cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS) is the earliest form/stage of breast cancer. It starts in a milk duct but has not spread into the rest of the breast tissue.
  • Invasive lobular carcinoma starts in the lobules (milk-producing glands) and cells are found outside the lobules.
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Your Care Team

Our breast cancer care teams offer comprehensive support and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and rehabilitation. Our board-certified breast cancer doctors include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons and breast imagers.

They collaborate with your primary care provider, and are supported by an extended care team, including counselors, financial navigators/social workers, dietitians, genetic specialists and breast cancer navigators.

Your breast cancer navigator will guide you throughout your journey, helping arrange appointments and follow-up tests, while advocating for your needs and removing any barriers to care.

Meet Our Providers

Treatments We Offer

Your care team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. They’ll guide you to the most effective options based on your health history and the type, size and location of your breast cancer.

No matter what type of treatment you need, we are here to deliver it, including:

Targeted treatments

Systemic treatments

Make an Appointment

Our cancer care team is waiting to connect you to care. Ask your provider for a referral or contact us by completing this appointment request form or calling 1-844-OSF 4-HOPE, 1-844-673-4467. We'll get started on the referral process right away.

Featured Providers

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Jamin K. Addae, MD

Breast Surgery,

General Surgery

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Qi Y. Wang, MD

Breast Surgery

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Jilma L. Patrick, MD

Surgical Oncology,

Breast Surgery

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Matthew J. Ranzer, MD

Breast Surgery,

General Surgery,

Surgical Oncology,

Plastic Surgery

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Locations

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria)

OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute

1310 North Missouri Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603

SEMC Ottawa Fox River Cancer Center

Fox River Cancer Center at OSF Saint Elizabeth

1200 Starfire Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350

OSF HealthCare Daniel J. Kobasic Cancer Clinic

OSF HealthCare Daniel J. Kobasic Cancer Clinic

3501 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829

OSF Bobette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center (Danville)

OSF Bobette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center

806 North Logan Avenue
Danville, IL 61832

OSF Cancer Center (Bloomington)

OSF Cancer Center

210 Saint Joseph Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701

OSF Cancer Center (Evergreen Park)

OSF Little Company of Mary - Comprehensive Cancer Center

2800 West 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Foundation Moeller Cancer Center One Year Anniversary

OSF Moeller Cancer Center

2200 Central Avenue
Alton, IL 62002

OSF Medical Group - Orthopedics (Galesburg)

OSF St. Mary Cancer Center - Radiation Oncology

3375 North Seminary Street
Galesburg, IL 61401

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (Rockford)

Patricia D. Pepe Center for Cancer Care

5666 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

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