The Breast Cancer Early Detection Program makes screening and detection services available to uninsured women or those with limited financial resources. Treatment Our pre-treatment team conference offers a woman, who is newly diagnosed with breast cancer, and her physician assistance in determining the most effective cancer treatment. Women who elect to have their treatment at Alta Bates Comprehensive Cancer Center have full access to all of its treatment and support services. Through the Second Opinion Service, women can seek consultation on their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment from this team of specialists. Through the Center, women can meet with cosmetologists who are experienced in dealing with appearance changes associated with some cancer treatments.
Physical therapists are also available to women who have had surgery to assist with their recovery.
The Alta Bates Comprehensive Breast Center is an active sponsor of Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities, an innovative program designed to help women, who are unable to perform breast self-examinations or for whom standard mammography equipment is inadequate, receive breast cancer screening and detection services. The frustration expressed by women with disabilities, over lack of access to breast health care and education, was the catalyst behind the development of Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities. A mammography machine which is easily accessible for most women who use wheelchairs. Referrals to other community resources available to women with disabilities. Educational workshops in the community for women with disabilities and for social service and health care providers.