For lifelong well-being, breast cancer survivors require personalized strategies and care after diagnosis and treatment.
Our Breast Cancer Survivorship program is among the first of its kind in the country. A highly experienced team of physicians, nurses, cancer and genetic risk counselors, research coordinators and lab technicians provide innovative patient services.
Patients learn how lifestyle changes can improve their recovery and quality of life. We conduct research to support the ongoing medical needs of breast cancer survivors.
Individualized Care After Cancer
To meet your individual needs after active treatment, our physicians and staff provide follow-up services that include:
Health Care
- Summary of cancer treatment and any major complications due to treatment
- Long-term breast monitoring
- Assess and manage late treatment-related side effects
- Monitoring for cancer recurrence
- Management of menopausal symptoms
- Access to clinical prevention studies
- Follow-up recommendations, including a patient-care plan
Health Management
- Fertility preservation
- Lifestyle strategies, including diet and exercise recommendations
- Genetic counseling and testing
- Evaluation of the psychosocial consequences of breast cancer
- Risk assessment and education for family members
- Cardio-Oncology
Cardio-Oncology
Cardiovascular problems may appear during or after cancer treatment, sometimes months or years afterward. The University of Kansas Hospital's experienced cardiologists can provide annual heart screenings for Breast Cancer Prevention Center patients.
Clinical Studies
As a patient, you may have the opportunity to participate in our ongoing Breast Cancer Survivorship research. These studies explore the relationship between lifestyle modification and breast cancer recovery.
To learn about opportunities to participate in a clinical study, please call:
- 913-588-1227
- Toll free 800-332-6048
The most advanced diagnostic technologies provide patients with quick and accurate screening results.
Get driving directions and a printable map to our offices. Breast Cancer Survivorship is conveniently located in our Westwood Campus at the corner of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Belinder Road in Westwood, Kansas.