Breast Cancer Care
A Personalized Approach to Breast Cancer Care
Breast cancer is more common than many people realize, but early detection and treatment can make a real difference. At Exeter Hospital, our breast surgeons and oncology specialists provide advanced care with compassion and expertise — supporting you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
No two patients are alike, and neither are their treatment plans. Your care is personalized based on your unique diagnosis and goals, guided by a team that may include medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists; pathologists; and primary care providers. Each case is reviewed at our weekly tumor conference, where specialists collaborate to determine the best approach for your care.
More About Breast Cancer Care
Learn more about our coordinated approach to breast cancer care — from your first consultation through treatment, recovery, and ongoing support.
Being diagnosed with breast cancer can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone. The Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic at Exeter Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care brings together a team of specialists to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Instead of waiting weeks to meet with different doctors, you’ll meet with your full care team — including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurse navigators, and social workers — all in a single afternoon. Together, they review your case, answer your questions, and create a coordinated treatment plan that reduces stress and uncertainty for you and your family.
What To Expect
- All-in-One Evaluation: Meet with your care team in one visit.
- Ask Questions & Get Answers: Speak directly with multiple specialists.
- Built-In Second Opinions: Benefit from a team approach to treatment planning.
- Quick, Coordinated Care: Receive your personalized plan the same day.
- Whole-Person Support: Medical, emotional, and practical needs are all addressed.
- Advanced Surgery Options: Procedures such as hidden scar breast surgery help preserve breast shape and minimize visible scarring.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 603-775-7405.
At Exeter Hospital, we offer a full range of advanced treatment options for breast cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Each care plan is personalized to your diagnosis, treatment goals, and preferences.
Whether you choose breast-conserving surgery, reconstructive options, or other treatments, our team works together to provide the most effective care — with a focus on your comfort, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Our breast surgeons specialize in advanced surgical options to remove cancer safely while preserving your appearance whenever possible.
- Partial Breast Irradiation: Uses a balloon catheter to deliver targeted radiation directly to the tumor site.
- Breast-Conserving Lumpectomy: Removes only the tumor and a small margin of healthy tissue, usually followed by radiation therapy.
- Mastectomy: Removes the entire breast; may include lymph nodes or muscle tissue depending on your diagnosis.
- Sentinel Node Biopsy: Identifies and removes lymph nodes most likely to contain cancer cells for accurate staging.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Offers options using implants or natural tissue reconstruction to restore breast shape after surgery.
We understand that breast cancer affects every part of your life — not just your physical health. Our supportive care services help you and your family manage the emotional, nutritional, and practical challenges of treatment and recovery.
Services include nurse navigation, counseling, survivorship and wellness programs, and nutrition guidance — all designed to support your quality of life during and after treatment.
Nurse Navigator
At Exeter Hospital, our nurse navigators guide you through every step of your care. They coordinate appointments, answer questions, and connect you with the resources you need to feel informed and supported — from diagnosis through recovery.
To speak with a nurse navigator, please call 603-580-6914.
Awards & Accreditations
Exeter Hospital’s Center for Breast Health is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
