The Breast Oncology Program is a multidisciplinary clinical and scientific study group, including surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, plastic surgeons, nurses, and social workers, that provides comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services to patients with breast problems, and that helps coordinate a diverse array of clinical and basic research programs in the field of breast cancer. Patients are evaluated for participation in institutional, regional, and national clinical trials. Additionally, the Breast Oncology Program actively facilitates investigator access to human clinical tissues and relevant correlative clinical information.
Translational research is encouraged and facilitated.
Because of the complexity of breast problems, appropriate evaluation frequently requires consultation with multiple experts.