A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Cancer care doesn't have to be.
With an accomplished team of dedicated and fellowship-trained experts in the field of breast cancer, you can trust that your cancer care is in capable hands at the Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Center at Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Dallas, an integral part of Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health.
The team of experts at our Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Dallas has a steadfast commitment to excellence in the research, prevention, early detection, treatment and pursuit of a cure for patients with breast cancer. From the moment you choose Baylor Scott & White Health for your cancer care, you are connected with a patient navigation specialist who will partner with you every step of the way. From diagnosis to survivorship, Baylor Scott & White Health is by your side.
Breast cancer treatment options
Treatment plans for patients with breast cancer will be determined by their care team based on age, medical history, type and stage of breast cancer, and most importantly, the patient's personal preferences. Patients with breast cancer in Dallas can be treated with any combination of:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Clinical trials
- ReVital™ cancer rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Cognitive therapy
Texas Immuno-Oncology Biorepository (TIOB)
The Texas Immuno-Oncology Biorepository (TIOB) is a research facility that collects, catalogs and stores samples of biological material, such as urine, blood, stool, tissue, cells, DNA, RNA and protein, in an effort to improve our understanding of cancer.
Our team approach
Every patient is unique and deserves a personalized plan of care. The Dallas breast cancer experts here engage in multidisciplinary cancer conferences to collaboratively discuss, evaluate and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient. With more than 50 breast-specific cancer conferences annually, we are committed to providing you with the most advanced research, treatment and care to give you the best possible outcome.
Our team of medical experts include specialists on the medical staff in the following areas:
- Medical oncology
- Surgical oncology
- Radiation oncology
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Pathology
- Radiology
- Integrative medicine
- Cancer support
- Nursing
- Genetic counseling
- Patient navigation services
Medical leadership
Lucy Wallace, MD
Co-Medical Director, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Center, and breast surgeon
Kaitlin Bokhari, MD
Medical Director, High-Risk Breast Imaging Program, and breast surgeon
Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD
Celebrating Women Chair for Breast Cancer Research, and medical oncologist
Michelle Shiller, MD
Medical Director, Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment, and pathologist
Setting the Standard: NAPBC Accreditation at Baylor University Medical Center
Baylor University Medical Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons. Recognition by the NABPC demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality breast care, with documented standards that meet or exceed national benchmarks.