Breast Cancer Team

The breast cancer team at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health uses their in-depth knowledge to provide personalized treatment, care and support for every patient. We work as a multidisciplinary team to provide expert, patient-centered care in a comfortable community setting.

Who Provides Breast Cancer Care at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health?

We’ve pulled together expert oncologists and surgeons, skilled nurses, and a compassionate support staff who understand breast cancer. They know how to detect and diagnose it, how to treat it and how to minimize the toll it can take. Your breast cancer care team may include:

Breast Cancer Specialists

• Breast surgeons: Perform surgery to prevent, diagnose and treat breast cancer.
• Genetic counselors: Provide risk assessment, education and support related to hereditary breast cancer.
• Medical oncologists: Prescribe and manage chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast cancer treatment.
• Pathologists: Study breast tissue to deliver a breast cancer diagnosis.
• Plastic surgeons: Perform reconstructive surgery during or following surgery for breast cancer.
• Radiation oncologists: Plan and administer radiation therapy treatments.
• Radiologists: Interpret medical images during screening, diagnosis and treatment related to breast cancer.

Oncology-trained Nurses

• Infusion nurses: Administer cancer infusions including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
• Oncology-certified nurse navigators: Help you navigate breast cancer care from diagnosis through the completion of treatment.
• Nurse practitioners: Work collaboratively with oncologists to provide preventive care, evaluate patients and prescribe medication.

Support Service Providers

Learn more about our breast cancer support services provided by:

• Cancer counselors
• Financial advocators
• Integrative medicine specialists
• Oncology social workers
• Nutritionists
• Physical therapists
• Registered dietitians

Find a Breast Cancer Provider

Our medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and specialized breast surgeons are dedicated to treating every type of breast cancer. Meet our Breast Cancer Team.