Breast Cancer Care
We provide personalized care, from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship, for all breast cancer stages.
Breast Cancer Care
We provide personalized care, from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship, for all breast cancer stages.
Breast Cancer Experts Dedicated to Your Care
Breast cancer care — from screenings to diagnosis to treatment — can be a challenging experience. Our USC Breast Center team offers comprehensive and compassionate care that is based on the latest scientific advancements. We partner with you to create a breast cancer treatment plan unique to your needs.
Our breast cancer specialists provide you with the latest cancer-fighting therapies, detection strategies and opportunities to participate in groundbreaking clinical trials. You’ll receive support from a dedicated team of expert physicians, mental health professionals, rehabilitation specialists, social workers, dietitians and genetic counselors.
Whether you come to our center for a routine mammogram, a breast cancer diagnosis or a visit with your care team at our multidisciplinary breast clinic, our mission is to deliver patient-focused care for all types of breast cancer and breast cancer stages.
See your breast cancer specialists all in one location at our multidisciplinary clinic or see a specialist across our many Southern California locations.
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Treatments We Offer
When it comes to treating breast cancer, every patient is different. Our specialists work together to design a treatment plan customized just for you. Whether you need a lumpectomy, mastectomy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, we offer a state-of-the-art suite of care options to treat every type and stage of breast cancer.
- Breast cancer medications
- Breast cancer screening
- Breast reconstruction
- Breast surgery
- Chemotherapy
- DIEP flap surgery
- Genetic testing, including screening for the BRCA mutation
- Hormone therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Lymphedema surgery
- Medical oncology
- Mental health support (Psycho-oncology)
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Radiation oncology
- Targeted therapy
Screening and Diagnostic Imaging
Whether you need a routine mammogram or additional tests for a breast cancer diagnosis, our radiologists expertly use the latest diagnostic technology to find breast cancer. We offer comprehensive screening options, such as:
- 3D mammogram
- Breast biopsy
- Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Breast ultrasound
- Diagnostic mammogram
- Screening mammogram
Improving Breast Cancer Detection Through Research
As a National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center, research is at the core of what we do. Our radiologists are active researchers, leading the effort to find even better ways to detect breast cancer.
Our Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic
Our multidisciplinary breast clinic brings your entire breast cancer care team to you, in one place, on one day. Meeting with your breast specialists on the same day streamlines the time between breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, while also saving you time and travel.
Whether you need to see all or just some of our breast specialists, our clinic is a place where you can conveniently meet with our experts one-on-one to manage all of your needs and create a personal care plan that’s right for you.
Your same-day integrated care team includes:
- Breast radiologists
- Dietitian
- Genetic counselors
- Medical oncologists
- Nurse navigator
- Nurse practitioner
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Plastic and reconstructive surgeons
- Radiation oncologists
- Social workers
- Surgical oncologists
Our Location
We offer various ways to connect with our experts and make it easy to safely get the care you need. From video visits to in-office appointments, we will work with you to determine what’s best.
Los Angeles – Norris Healthcare Center (HC3)
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Supporting You Through Your Breast Cancer Journey
At the USC Breast Center, you can access a network of resources designed to provide support throughout your breast cancer journey — from diagnosis to treatment to long-term survivorship.
Mental Health Support
Our psycho-oncologist can provide mental health care, ranging from medication to connecting you with support groups.
Image Enhancement
Our center offers everything from hats, wigs and head wraps to breast prostheses and specialized skin care products.
Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)
Our AYA program offers patients who are 39 and younger support for issues that are unique to young adults with cancer.
Clinical Trials
Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.
Find an open trialCancer Research Programs
Every day, USC Norris researchers are driving scientific discoveries.
Learn moreTreatment for All Breast Cancer Stages
Your care team includes specialists in breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, plastic surgery and other specialties.
We are among the top cancer programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
We offer time-saving appointments where you can meet with your entire care team on the same day and at the same time.
Our nurse navigator will help you access care and support services throughout your breast cancer treatment journey.
Our breast reconstruction surgeons combine cancer surgery with plastic surgery for optimal clinical and cosmetic results.
Our radiologists receive specialized training in breast or women’s imaging and are highly experienced at reading your breast mammogram, ultrasound or MRI.
Our Team
Regina Y. Baker, MD
Joseph Carey, MD
Jennifer J. Choi, MD
David A. Daar, MD, MBA
Fumito Ito, MD, PhD
Priya Jayachandran, MD
Emma C. Koesters, MD
Linda Hovanessian Larsen, MD
Diane Chushin Ling, MD
Maria E. Nelson, MD
An D. Nguyen, MD
Ravi Madhure Shankar, MD
Pulin Sheth, MD
Emily L. Siegel, MD
Darcy V. Spicer, MD
Danielle Renee Sterrenberg, MD
Louis A. Vandermolen, MD
Mary W. Yamashita, MD
Jason Ye, MD
Sherrie Yu, MD
Acting on Faith
Patient Story
I knew it was going to be cancer, and I knew I was going to fight it.
Acting on Faith
Patient Story
I knew it was going to be cancer, and I knew I was going to fight it.