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(904) 244-0411

Breast Cancer Treatment

Appointments: (904) 427-2627

We understand how stressful a diagnosis of breast cancer can be for you and your family. Your care team will talk with you about your diagnosis and discuss the best options for successful therapy. The Breast Center also offers dedicated patient nurse navigators to help guide you on your care journey from diagnosis to treatment.

Many specialists, one goal

The UF Health Breast Center in Jacksonville offers the collaborative efforts of highly trained UF specialists in breast surgery, medical oncology (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy, all focused on your wellness. This combination of expertise offers the highest quality care for our patients.

Video: What are my treatment options for breast cancer?

Leigh Neumayer, MD, a surgeon and chair of the UF Health Jacksonville Department of Surgery, discusses the treatment options for breast cancer. University of Florida physicians at the UF Health Breast Center – Jacksonville provide a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to comprehensive care, from annual mammograms to a wide array of advanced treatment options.

From diagnosis to treatment: Your care journey

  • Your diagnosis and condition will be evaluated individually, and our specialists will review various treatment options with you prior to beginning any therapy.
  • Our accomplished breast surgeons will offer surgical treatment options for you based on the type and nature of your breast cancer.
  • Following surgery, you may need radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy in an attempt to destroy any remaining cancer cells.
  • Proton therapy, a type of radiation therapy, may also be considered. UF Health Proton Therapy Institute physicians work closely with our breast surgeons and oncologists to create a comprehensive treatment plan. The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville is the first and leading proton therapy facility in the Southeast that has been providing care to our community for more than 15 years.

Video: Will I have to have radiation to treat breast cancer?

Leigh Neumayer, MD, a surgeon and chair of the UF Health Jacksonville Department of Surgery, discusses radiation treatment for breast cancer. University of Florida physicians at the UF Health Breast Center – Jacksonville provide a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to comprehensive care, from annual mammograms to a wide array of advanced treatment options.