Breast Surgery
Our Approach
The Swedish Cancer Institute Breast Surgery – Issaquah clinic is located at the Swedish Issaquah Campus and provides patients with state-of-the-art cancer care. Our specialists focus exclusively on treating women with cancer, and offer a tremendous number of ways to give emotional support to women and their families.
Services
- Breast surgery
- High-risk breast cancer screening
- Genetic counseling
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Breast cancer survivorship
The Puget Sound’s Destination for Expert Cancer Care
When you have cancer, now is what matters most. At the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute, we meet every diagnosis with the latest cutting-edge treatments and fast access to top care teams who’ll surround you with support. Now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your treatment is unique to your diagnosis and needs. It may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or targeted therapies, in addition to ongoing supportive care services.
Your team walks you through each step, helping you manage side effects and access resources like nutrition counseling, social services, and survivorship programs. Our goal is always to ensure you feel supported throughout your care.
Learn more details about all the available treatments for breast cancer and what to expect during your treatment.
If you're feeling unsure about your pathology report – which explains details like the type, size, and stage of your cancer based on lab results – our team is here to help.
We will walk you through the report, answering questions so that you feel informed and confident about your diagnosis and treatment options.
It’s natural to feel nervous about surgery, but your care team will talk you through the process, helping you prepare for surgery and answering all your questions well in advance.
As part of your personalized care plan, we offer advanced surgical options tailored to your diagnosis and goals, including minimally invasive procedures, when possible, along with reconstruction if needed. After surgery, we provide detailed recovery instructions and make sure that you have all the ongoing support you need to help you heal with confidence.
Your recovery time depends on which type of surgery you have.
You may be in the hospital for one or two days following your surgery, although some procedures are done on an outpatient basis. Some patients can return to their regular activities within a few weeks, while others may take longer.
Before surgery, your care team will walk you through what to expect and provide a detailed recovery plan. This includes guidance for managing pain, any activity restrictions, and information about follow-up visits — so you can make arrangements and feel confident going into surgery.
We provide a full range of supportive care services to support you during and after your cancer treatment. Some of these services include:
- Art therapists
- Cancer rehabilitation (onco-physiatry)
- Care coordinators
- Genetic counseling (cancer geneticist)
- Health educators
- Medical massage (edema, lymphedema management)
- Music therapist
- Naturopaths
- Nutritionists
- Oncology nurses
- Social workers
- Speech and language pathology
We can also help with finances, food, transportation, and other challenges for eligible patients through our patient assistance fund.
See the full list of supportive care services.
Note: Some services are provided by local partners and vary based on location. Please contact your clinic for more information.