Breast Cancer Research Group of UC Irvine ~ Site Map

• Breast Cancer Answers, Research, Clinical Studies
  and Trials at UC Irvine [ UCI Breast Health.com ]
  • FAQ
• Laboratory Research, Clinical Studies and Breast Cancer Trials
  • Breast Cancer Research Overview
  • Laboratory Research
• Clinical Studies and Breast Cancer Trials
• Contact The Breast Cancer Research Group at UC Irvine
• Related Breast Cancer Site Links
• News and Events
  • STAR Results, EVISTA News
• Support Systems for Breast Cancer Patients at UC Irvine
  • Buddy System, Image Enhancement, Patient and
    Family Resource Center, Korean Women's Tea Party,
    Women's Share and Care Support Group, Support
    Services, Counseling Services Available,
    Patient Navigator
• Our Physicians and Researchers
  • Clinical Team and Scientific Team Profiles

4 Main Areas of Discussion

1. Risk, Prevention, & Screening
   1. Breast Cancer Risk
   2. Prevention of Breast Cancer
   3. Breast Cancer Screening
2. Breast Cancer Diagnosis
   1. Breast Imaging for Cancer Treatment:
      Digital Mammography, Dedicated Breast
      MRI, Breast Ultrasound and PET / CT
   2. Biopsy and Pathologic Evaluation:
      Tissue Examination and Core Needle Biopsy
3. Individualized Treatment Options After Diagnosis
   1. Designing An Individualized Treatment Plan
   2. Second Opinion Clinic
   3. Clinical Studies and Breast Cancer Trials
   4. Immune System Modulation in Breast Cancer Treatment
   5. Treatment Response Monitoring for Breast Cancer
   6. Prevention of Breast Cancer Recurrence
   7. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Options
4. Recurrent Breast Cancer Treatment
   1. Local or Regional Recurrence of Breast Cancer
   2. Distant (or Metastatic) Recurrence

• Breast Cancer MRI Study
• Breast Tissue / Optical Imaging
• Contrast Enhanced MRI
• Developmental (or Cellular) Biology Relating to Breast Cancer
• Endocrinology
• A List of Environmental Exposures
• Epidemiology and Genetics
• The Gail Model and Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
• The Role of Genetics
• High Risk Patients
• Imaging Technologies for Breast Cancer Treatment
• Immunotherapy and Nanotechnologies
• Improving the Quality of Life After a Dignosis
• Laser Breast Scanner (LBS)
• Lifestyle Choices
• Medical and Surgical Treatments
• Medical Treatments
• New Medical Therapies

FAQ - Questions

- I'm a healthy person, but should I worry about getting breast cancer?
- I've heard that cancer is treatable if it is caught early. What can I do to find it early?
- My mother was told she has breast cancer. What can I do to ensure that I don't get breast cancer as well?

- I'm having breast pains. What should I do?
- I have discharge from my nipple. What should I do?
- My breast is red and swollen. Do I have breast cancer?
- I found a lump in my breast. Is it cancer?

- I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. What treatments are right for me?
- I like my doctor, but I would like to know more about other options. Who do I call?
- I'm making treatment choices. Could a clinical trial be right for me?
- I've finished chemotherapy…what next?

- I have a history of breast cancer. Now I have a lump in my other breast. What are my options?
- My breast cancer came back where my surgery was. What now?
- I was told my breast cancer came back, but now it's not in my breast. How will I be treated?

Profiles for Physicians and Researchers

• Dr. Albert Cerussi, PhD
• Dr. Bogi Andersen, MD
• Dr. Bruce Blumberg, PhD
• Dr. Bruce Tromberg, PhD
• Dr. Choong Baick [Emeritus]
• Donna Baker, LCSW
• Dr. David Hsiang, MD
• Donna Jackson, RN
• Dr. Eva Lee, PhD
• Dr. Ellis Levin, MD
• Dr. Edward Nelson, MD
• Edith Smith, MSN, NP
• Dr. Hoda Anton-Culver, PhD
• Dr. Homayoon Sanati, MD
• Dr. Jim Brody, PhD
• Dr. John A. Butler, MD
• Dr. Joan Marshall, MD
• Dr. Karen Lane, MD
• Dr. Lydia Su, PhD
• Dr. Lari Wenzel, PhD
• Dr. Orhan Nalcioglu, MD
• Dr. Philip Carpenter, MD
• Dr. Rita Mehta, MD
• Dr. Stephen Feig, MD
• Toni Schubbert, RN
• Dr. Wen-Hwa Lee, PhD
• Beckman Laser Institute