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Breast Cancer Accreditation

Baylor Plano is the first hospital in Collin County accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Breast Cancer Treatment 

Our highly trained staff offers complete breast cancer care, from risk assessment and early detection to treatment and support. Our awards and accreditations truly set us apart – both in Collin County and in Texas. We have earned:

At Baylor Plano, our medical team—including oncologists, radiologists, plastic surgeons and oncology nurses—have the training and skill you need in your fight against cancer. We offer advanced treatments for breast cancer, including: 

  • Hormonal therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Lumpectomy
  • Mastecomy
  • Radiation therapy

In addition to traditional radiation therapy, our oncology team offers MammoSite targeted radiation therapy. MammoSite delivers twice-daily higher doses of localized radiation over a five-day period, allowing cancer patients to get back to their lives as soon as possible. 

Breast Reconstruction

For some women, reconstruction to rebuild the shape and look of the breast is an important part of a breast cancer care plan. At Baylor Plano, our physicians are experienced in reconstruction and educated in the latest techniques, including:         

  • Saline implants
  • Tissue flap procedures (utilizing tissue from abdomen, back or thighs)
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy
  • Nipple reconstruction and tattooing
Risk Assessment

One of the best ways to prevent breast cancer is to know your risk. Baylor Plano’s new Cancer Risk Assessment Clinic can help.

Here’s how it works:

1. Complete risk assessment form

Women who visit our Women’s Imaging Center will be asked to fill out a risk assessment form. Women can also request a form by calling 469.814.5768.

2. Testing

Women found to be at high risk may consider genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 to look for a possible inherited tendency toward breast cancer. Other tests can check for genetic abnormalities or abnormal cells.

Additionally, molecular breast imaging, a new screening tool that is not widely available nationally, is offered at our Craig Ranch facility. MBI can help find breast tumors smaller than 1 centimeter that other tests might miss.

3. Options

Women whose testing confirms high risk of cancer can make decisions with their doctor accordingly. These may include:

  • Stepped up surveillance
  • Alternatives to hormone replacement therapy
  • Preventive mastectomy
Download a risk assessment form or call 469-814-5768 for more information.Preoperative Breast Surgery Program

All breast surgery patients at Baylor Plano can participate in our Preoperative Breast Surgery Program, held once a week. During this orientation, patients receive a tour of the hospital – including the oncology floor and family areas – and meet with an occupational therapist to discuss:

  • Exercise
  • Scar management
  • Activities of daily living
  • Lymphedema prevention and treatment 

The class ends with an American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery volunteer providing support information and community resources. The program is available to all breast surgery patients by referral. Ask your breast surgeon to call 469.814.5768. 

Breast Lymphedema Program

At Baylor Plano, lymphedema therapists provide complete therapy, including:    

  • Manual lymph drainage
  • Compression bandaging
  • Skin care
  • Education on self-management following hospital discharge 
Support Groups and Education

Breast Cancer Support Group: You do not have to fight breast cancer alone. This group discusses nutrition, exercise, stress management, emotions and recovery techniques. For more information or to register, call 1.800.4BAYLOR (422.9567) or search online.

Look Good…Feel Better®: A quarterly information program for women undergoing cancer treatment. Learn techniques for creating head wraps, choosing the perfect hat and applying makeup. For more information or to register, call 1.800.4BAYLOR (422.9567) or search online. 

Cinical Trials

Currently, these breast cancer clinical trials are open at Baylor Plano: 

  • lapat+trast vs trast suppression HER 2+
  • Adj. TAC vs TC vs TC+Bev
  • Adjuvant Neratinib vs Placebo
  • D-CARE Adjuvant Denosumab BrCa
  • Rd Letrozole± Dasatinib HR+ PostMen Met 

For more information about individual studies, please email cancer.trials@baylorhealth.edu.