Breast Cancer Care
Find comprehensive, expert breast cancer care from the specialists at William R. Bliss Cancer Center in Ames, Iowa.
Nationally Accredited Breast Center in Iowa
Experience and results matter when it comes to preventing, diagnosing, and treating breast cancer. Our dedicated breast center is recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). This means you’ll benefit from:
- A well-rounded, multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care and treatment
- Education and support for patients and families about breast cancer
- Access to clinical trials for breast cancer and information about emerging treatments
- A compassionate team of breast cancer specialists, nurses, and other professionals who prioritize your health, safety, and satisfaction
Your Breast Cancer Care Team
Work with your care team to create a personalized breast cancer treatment plan that fits your specific needs. Benefit from working with experienced breast cancer doctors and other specialists who provide support from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and recovery—so you can focus on healing.
Comprehensive Services
Access a full range of services to detect and treat breast cancer:
Breast Cancer Radiation Therapies & Surgical Options
Choose from a wide range of targeted breast cancer radiation therapies and surgical treatments:
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- Hypofractionation radiation – Divides treatment into large doses to be given less often
- MammoSite® radiation – Places tiny radioactive pellets near the tumor and later removes them
- Partial breast radiation – Uses high-power X-rays to destroy cancer cells to a smaller area of the breast
- Prone breast radiation – Reduces radiation exposure since you will lie on a table to avoid radiation exposure to major organs
- SAVI® brachytherapy – Delivers radiation from inside the body for women with early-stage breast cancer
- Surgery, such as a lumpectomy (tumor removal), partial or full mastectomy (breast removal), and reconstructive surgery
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials in Iowa
Ask your doctor about the benefits of joining a breast cancer clinical trial in Iowa. Clinical trials can give you access to new tests, treatments, and support services before they are widely available.
Breast Cancer Support After Surgery
Rely on our compassionate team to help you find a comfortable fit for your breast prosthesis for post-mastectomy care. You’ll work with a breast prosthesis specialist in a private room at the Cancer Resource Center to find the style, size, and color that meet your preferences.
Lymphedema Therapy for Breast Cancer
Take part in a specialized lymphedema therapy to help prevent and manage swelling - a common side efffect after breast cancer surgery or radiation.
We Are Ready for You
Lora was looking forward to so many things—the Christmas holidays, her kids’ upcoming graduations. Then she discovered a lump. Find out how Lora’s life changed almost overnight and how Bliss Cancer Center was ready to provide the care and support she needed.
