The Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial is one of the 10 best breast centers in America, according to Self magazine. Early and accurate diagnosis makes Long Beach Memorial one of the best. We offer state-of-the-art technology, psychosocial support, on-site multidisciplinary team, treatment planning conferences, second opinion services and clinical research. At the Breast Center, every patient receives comprehensive care utilizing expertly trained staff and the latest technology.

Contact the MemorialCare Breast Center
Address: 701 East 28th Street, Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: 562-933-7880
Fax: 562-933-7807

Prevention & Screening

• Self Breast Exam (English & Spanish)
• Benign Breast Conditions
• The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
  "Facts for life: Breast Cancer Detection”
• Screening Mammography
  Every mammogram is double read and reviewed by one of our on-site radiologists specialized in mammography using a computer aided detection system.

Genetics Counseling

• Cancer Risk & Prevention

Diagnostics

• Diagnostic mammography
• Breast Ultrasound
• Ductography
• Sentinal-node detection via C-track Single Probe System
• En-bloc-biopsy method
• Stereotactic Core Biopsy
• Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsy & Fine Needle Aspiration
• Pre-op Needle Localization
• Cytopathologist specializing is breast pathology
• Outside Film Review

• Surgery – Our specialized breast surgeons are experts at performing breast-sparing surgeries.
• Radiation Oncology – Our technologically advanced radiation oncology center offers external beam radiation and MammoSite.
• Systemic treatment includes chemotherapy, biotherapy and hormone therapy.

Research

• Clinical Trials for breast and other women’s cancers are open for enrollment.
• Barbara K. Robinson Breast Cancer Research Program

• Breast Friends (Peer Support)
  Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients are matched with breast cancer survivors. For more information or to be matched with a mentor contact Randal Snyder at 562-933-7815.
• Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
  This group is facilitated by our breast oncology social worker and an oncology nurse. For more information please contact Cindy Tapia LCSW at 562-933-7845.

American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Informational Resources
• All About Breast Cancer
• Surgical procedures for breast cancer
• Breast reconstruction following mastectomy
• Exercises after breast surgery
• What every women facing breast cancer should know about lymphedema
• Nutrition for Cancer Patients
Breast Cancer Organizations
• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
• Y-me National Breast Cancer Organization
• BreastCancer.org
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Accreditation

• American College of Radiology (ACR)
• American College of Surgeons (ACOS)
• Joint Commission Accreditation Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

MemorialCare Associates at BreastLink

• BreastLink