Treatment

The Evergreen Breast Health Center's team approach to treatment means you don't have to go shopping for a surgeon or an oncologist should a mammogram find cancer.

The center's dedicated cancer care coordinator is there to schedule any necessary appointments, and make sure that test results and images get to consulting specialists.

Treatment Planning

Treatment planning begins with the Evergreen tumor board, where individual cases are collectively reviewed by radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists. Together, they collaborate on the best course of treatment for each particular cancer.

In some cases, treatment may begin with surgery, followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells. Other times, the best course of treatment may be using chemotherapy or radiation therapy to shrink a tumor's size, followed by surgery to remove it.

All treatment options are conveniently available on the Evergreen campus:

• Surgery
• Medical Oncology (Chemotherapy)
• Radiation Oncology

Our patients are also offered access to clinical trials.

Having all of these services in close proximity allows for more collaboration among the cancer care providers at Evergreen. Great technology and great teamwork combine to save lives.

Support for Your Journey

The Evergreen Breast Health Center is more than just leading-edge cancer care. Patients find invaluable support along their journey from Evergreen staff and our Bosom Buddies support groups. Bosom Buddies is for women in all stages of breast cancer from diagnosis to treatment and recovery.

Bosom Buddies meets:
First and third Wednesday of the month
10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Evergreen Hospital, room B204.2

For more information, contact Cancer Support Services
425.899.2265 - Phone
425.899.1859 - Fax