Reliable information can help you better understand a breast concern, prepare for evaluation or treatment and know what questions to ask your care team. Explore resources from the Margie Petersen Breast Center for breast health, screening, diagnosis, breast cancer treatment, recovery and patient support.
In addition to our own breast care resources, we have included trusted national organizations that provide patient education and support related to breast cancer, hereditary cancer risk, treatment, survivorship and living well during and after care.
Saint John’s Breast Care Resources
Explore breast health information and services available through the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.
Breast Evaluation & Screening
Learn how routine breast cancer screening differs from evaluation of a new breast concern, and how clinical examination, mammography, ultrasound, MRI and biopsy may be used to determine the appropriate next step.
Explore Breast Evaluation & Screening
Breast Health & Conditions
Learn about breast lumps, pain, skin changes, nipple conditions, high-risk breast lesions, male breast conditions, genetics and other breast health concerns.
Explore Breast Health & Conditions
Understanding Breast Cancer
Learn what breast cancer is, how it is diagnosed and classified, and how pathology, tumor grade, stage and biomarkers help guide treatment planning.
Breast Cancer Treatment
Explore breast cancer treatment options including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, lymph node surgery, medical therapies, radiation therapy, IORT and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Explore Breast Cancer Treatments
Breast Reconstruction
Learn about implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction, immediate and delayed reconstruction, radiation considerations, recovery and other factors that can help patients make an informed decision after mastectomy.
Support Services & Wellness Programs
Explore services that support emotional well-being, physical recovery and quality of life during and after breast cancer treatment.
Explore Breast Cancer Wellness Programs
Breast Cancer Webinars
Watch educational presentations from Margie Petersen Breast Center specialists covering breast screening, surgery and other topics related to breast cancer care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about breast care, support services, hereditary cancer, clinical trials and navigating care at Saint John’s.
Read Breast Health Frequently Asked Questions
Research & Clinical Trials
Learn about breast cancer research at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and clinical trials evaluating new treatments and approaches to breast cancer care.
Explore Breast Cancer Research & Clinical Trials
Meet Our Breast Care Team
Meet specialists in breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast health and patient navigation who work together through the Margie Petersen Breast Center.
Patient Experiences
Read stories from patients about breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care at Saint John’s.
Trusted Breast Cancer & Breast Health Resources
The following national organizations provide additional patient information about breast cancer, screening, diagnosis, treatment, hereditary risk, survivorship and support.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute provides evidence-based information about breast cancer risk, screening, diagnosis, staging, treatment, clinical trials, survivorship and current research.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society provides patient information about breast cancer risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, side effects, survivorship and support.
Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org provides patient-focused education and community support for people navigating breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen provides evidence-based information about breast cancer risk, screening, diagnosis, treatment, metastatic disease, survivorship and patient support.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE provides expert-reviewed information and support for individuals and families affected by inherited cancer risk, including BRCA1, BRCA2 and other gene mutations associated with breast and related cancers.
Young Survival Coalition
Young Survival Coalition provides education, peer connection and support specifically for young adults affected by breast cancer, including resources addressing fertility, treatment, survivorship and life after diagnosis.
Have Questions About Your Care?
Online resources can help you learn more, but they cannot replace recommendations based on your individual symptoms, imaging, pathology, medical history and diagnosis. If you have questions about a breast concern, breast cancer treatment or your next step, the Margie Petersen Breast Center team can help.
Call 310-582-7100 or contact the Margie Petersen Breast Center.