Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center: Care

Breast Cancer Prevention and Care
Initiative Goal: $2,000,000
Breast cancer affects nearly 1 in 8 women in the United States. It is the most diagnosed cancer among women in Arizona. More than 22,000 patients visit the Comprehensive Breast Center at Banner MD Anderson each year. Charitable gifts extend the expert care provided by our Breast Cancer Team and make many patient programs and services possible. Opportunities for support include:

• Undiagnosed Breast Clinic (UBC). For individuals with a suspicious breast change or abnormality and concern that cancer could be the cause, the UBC offers expedited examination and diagnostic testing from our multidisciplinary team of breast cancer experts. The UBC team secures timely referrals to the appropriate specialists, as needed.

• High Risk Breast Clinic. For those with an increased risk of breast cancer due to personal risk factors, a family history, or the identification of a genetic mutation, we offer breast cancer screening, chemo-prevention, and genetic risk evaluation, and provide patients with individualized prevention programs.

• Lymphedema Clinic. Secondary lymphedema can be a lifelong and debilitating consequence of breast cancer. At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, microvascular surgeons are performing pioneering procedures to treat this condition including vascularized lymph node transfers and lymphovenous bypass. These surgical interventions can help lessen the physical and emotional impact of lymphedema, leading to improved quality of life. The addition of lymphedema therapists and specialized equipment will help advance this program, allowing more patients to receive a personalized treatment plans.

Banner Gynecologic Cancer Prevention and Care
Initiative Goal: $2,000,000
Empowering women through comprehensive cancer care is at the heart of our mission, and with your support, we are thrilled to introduce the new Gynecologic Oncology program at Banner MD Anderson. Recognizing the critical need for a full spectrum of women's care, this program represents a beacon of hope for those facing gynecologic cancers. From diagnosis to survivorship, our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care every step of the way. Patients will have access to the most advanced treatments, including robotic surgery, which allows for precision and minimally invasive procedures, leading to faster recovery times and improved outcomes. By offering state-of-the-art treatment options, innovative clinical trials, and supportive services tailored to the unique needs of women, we ensure that no one faces their cancer journey alone. Your generosity will enable us to expand access these advanced therapies and enhance the quality of life for countless women affected by gynecologic cancers.

Advanced Cancer Diagnostic Imaging Center
Initiative Goal: $2,000,000
As the first stop for many patients, this Center plays a pivotal role in their path toward diagnosis and treatment. Your support is instrumental in bringing this vision to life as we create a space that is not only technologically advanced but also warm and welcoming. With new state-of-the-art equipment for all diagnostic imaging services, including mammograms and other essential screenings, we ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care from the very beginning in an environment of comfort and compassion.

Expanding Access to Care: Northwest Cancer Center and Scottsdale Cancer Center
Initiative Goal: $30,000,000
Some 1.5 million patients have visited the main Banner MD Anderson campus in Gilbert and five extension clinics since inception in 2011. Expanding access to our highly specialized, disease-specific cancer treatment across the Valley and Colorado has put world-class cancer care within reach for people from all walks of life, saving countless lives along the way. Philanthropic investment will allow Banner MD Anderson to expand programs in hematology oncology, neuro-oncology and gynecological oncology, plus radiation and surgical oncology, to the northwest and northeast Valley—giving more people access to cancer care close to home.

Center for Integrative Oncology
Initiative Goal: $10,000,000
At Banner MD Anderson, we believe in caring for the whole person, not just treating the disease. Cancer doesn't just affect the body; it impacts every aspect of a person’s life—their physical and mental health, emotional well-being, and sense of self. Integrative oncology complements traditional treatments to address the unique needs of each patient. Holistic therapies like massage, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and music therapy can help soothe the body and nourish the soul. Workshops that foster self-expression, support groups where patients can spend time with those who share their experiences, and psycho-oncology services to address mental and emotional health—all of these offerings help patients manage physical symptoms and find peace and respite.

Supportive care and survivorship programs are a lifeline for patients navigating the challenges of life after cancer, offering personalized support and resources to help them navigate the physical and emotional changes. Through survivorship programs, psycho-oncology services, and patient navigation, we empower survivors to reclaim their lives and find hope and healing beyond cancer.