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In the US, breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women. Over 190,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and over 62,000 new cases of in situ (non-invasive) breast cancer are diagnosed in women each year. Breast cancer can also occur in men with just over 10% of all breast cancer cases occurring in men each year.

Central Baptist Hospital is a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Of the nearly 2,800 Kentucky women diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, 320 or 11% were diagnosed &/or received treatment at Central Baptist.

NAPBC accreditation is recognition of the highest level of quality breast care

At Central Baptist, we provide all the essential components of an accredited breast program including:

• multidisciplinary care from board-certified physician experts
• state-of-the-art services and technology such as digital mammograms and breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), the best and most current surgery, reconstruction, chemotherapy and radiation therapy techniques and treatment
• guidance for those with breast cancer through diagnosis, treatment and recovery by our Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator
• full range of services to prevent and help with the effects of diagnosis and treatment
• strong focus on prevention & early detection including education and community outreach programs, a high-risk clinic for those at increased risk of breast cancer, genetic counseling and testing services
• access to clinical trials

At Central Baptist, women and men with breast cancer are treated by a team of experts. Members of the team include: physician specialists from surgery, mammography, radiation oncology, medical oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery and pathology; your Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator who is an oncology certified nurse and breast cancer expert; nurses who specialize in surgery, chemotherapy, biotherapy and radiation therapy. Genetic counseling and testing services are available from our certified genetic counselor as well as support services from our chaplains, social workers, oncology dietitian, physical therapists and lymphedema specialists. Support groups are also offered at Central Baptist.

For more information about Breast Cancer or Central Baptist Services:

• General information about breast cancer
• Risk Factors
• Exams and Tests
• Treatment
• Prevention & Early Detection
• Genetic Counseling and Testing
• Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators
• Clinical Trials
• Resource Links

View the complete Breast Cancer Online Encyclopedia

Contact our Breast Nurse Navigator for more information:

Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator - Peggy Wheeler Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Location: Central Baptist Hospital Suite 606 1720 Building – Building E Lexington, KY Phone Number: 859-260-6574 Fax Number: 859-260-4462	Mailing Address: 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Suite 606 Lexington, KY 40503