Breast Care Centre

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St. Joseph’s Hospital is the central location for breast  assessment (diagnosis) and breast surgery in London. 

Read our story about how St. Joseph's is bringing hope to breast care

In the fall of 2010, these services, previously available at both London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s, were consolidated at St. Joseph’s. The purpose of a central location for breast assessment, which includes breast imaging, diagnostics and surgery services, is to improve access and coordination of care, education and support for patients requiring breast care in London.

Radiation therapy and chemotherapy remains at the London Regional Cancer Program of London Health Sciences Centre.

At St. Joseph’s, an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, radiologists, nurse navigators, advanced practice nurses, social workers, technologists, spiritual care providers and others are committed to reducing the wait times for procedures, from imaging, to surgery, to cancer treatment if necessary, while offering increased support and education for women and their families.

Here’s what women can expect:

• Efficient and convenient care.  Women referred to breast assessment are prioritized so that they can receive necessary imaging and breast biopsy in one day.
• Streamlined care from the time an abnormality is found to treatment and follow up. Patients will be supported by an expert team, which includes nurse navigators, that will coordinate all care from the time a woman first comes in for breast assessment through the entire care journey.
• Equitable service for patients requiring breast care and consistent education and support through their entire care journey.
• Access for all women to digital imaging, which is proven to increase cancer detection.
• Expert diagnostic services. 
• The best in surgery.
• Follow-up care, including surveillance and support.