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Northwestern Medicine Breast Health Program

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Everyone has different breast health needs. We provide care and support at all stages of your breast health journey.

Our team of experts will:

  • Help you understand your risk of breast disease.
  • Guide you through screening and diagnostic tests.
  • Provide expert breast care and treatment.

Our Approach to Breast Health

Our goal is to make it easy for you to see our physicians and specialists who specialize in breast health no matter where you live or work. That’s why we offer breast health care at locations throughout Chicagoland.

When you choose Northwestern Medicine, you get access to:
  • A team of experts at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a hospital nationally recognized for oncology by U.S. News & World Report, 2026-2027
  • Innovative treatments
  • State-of-the-art technology

We want to be your partner in breast health care for life. We will be with you at every step, from preventive care and determining your cancer risk to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

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Areas of Care

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Risk Assessment and Prevention

We can evaluate your risk and put you on a path to prevention or early detection with the goal of better long-term outcomes.

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Screening and Diagnosis

From routine breast screening to breast MRIs and advanced imaging, we offer the latest diagnostic technology for breast care.

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Breast Cancer Treatment

Our team of experts are leaders in their fields and include board-certified physicians, radiologists, nurses and technologists. They offer effective treatments and compassionate care.

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Benign Breast Conditions

We offer care and management for benign (noncancerous) breast conditions.

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Support and Survivorship

Services ― such as symptom management, support groups and financial counseling ― can improve your quality of life.

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Meet the Teams

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Our breast health experts are committed to your breast health for life.
Meet the Teams
Downtown Chicago
Northern Suburbs
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Greater DeKalb County
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Full Range of Diagnostic and Treatment Options

Our physicians focus only on breast health and breast cancer, with expertise in:
  • Cancer genetics
  • The latest surgery techniques
  • Radiation therapy, including:
    • Standard treatments
    • Early-stage breast cancer treatments
    • Proton therapy
  • Breakthrough medical therapies
  • Clinical trials offering treatments not yet widely available

    • Care You Can Trust

    Our breast health services are recognized by top organizations, including:

    • National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
    • American College of Surgery Commission on Cancer
    • American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to be a nationally ranked hospital in the U.S. for cancer, per U.S. News & World Report, 2026 – 2027. The hospital is also home of Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, which has an exceptional rating from the National Cancer Institute.

    Lurie Cancer Center leads in patient care, research and education. The center is a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a nonprofit focused on the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.

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