Welcome to Advanced Breast Care Specialists of Orange County.  Dr. Lisa Curcio is South Orange County’s only female surgical oncologist. Breast health and breast cancer issues are a reality that every woman needs to be concerned about. At Advanced Breast Care Specialist we treat the woman as a whole. We understand that there is more to breast disease than treating the disease.

Contact Dr. Lisa Curcio to discuss your risk for breast cancer. Dr. Curcio is a breast cancer heredity risk specialist and she can advise you on your breast cancer risk.

Our practice philosophy and approach embodies the four E's:
Excellence ... Education ... Empowerment ... Emotional Well Being!

 Read what our patients have to say about Dr. Curcio and her professional staff.
Submit your ratings and comments through our "Patient Approved" portal.

South County Magazine, Feature article about Dr. Lisa Curcio, "Getting It Right," March/April 2011

In the News

Dr. Lisa Curio was interviewed by CBS 2 & KCAL 9 Reporter, Lisa Sigell on her personal story, October 4, at 5 PM on CBS 2  (See photos)
(click here to watch interview )

American Cancer Society- "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"  (see event photos)

Dr. Lisa Curcio's Commentaries

• "The aromatase inhibitor exemestane (Aromasin) stands to play a big role in primary prevention of breast cancer", leading specialists said at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.   Dr. Lisa Curcio is available to discuss this important medical research.

• "Women with a healthy body weight before and after breast cancer diagnosis more likely to survive", researchers find from the City of Hope Medical Center.  Dr. Lisa Curcio encourages her patients to discuss their nutritional health needs. Visit our Nutritional Health page.

  Read Dr. Curcio's comments on on "Cell Phones May Cause Brain Cancer" and on data concerning "Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)"

• Breast Examination and Education
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer
• Management of Benign Breast Problems
• Support Groups
• Genetic Screening, Risk Assessment
  and Intervention
• Genomics Health
• Survivorship Support
• Nutritional Assessment & Dietary Consultations now available (individual and group classes)

• Imaging with Ultrasound
• Image-Guided Breast Biopsies
• Ductal Lavage and Endoscopy
• Access to Research Protocols
• Second Opinion and Consultation
• Newsletter

New! Early Detection of Lymphedema
Read: Dr. Curcio's recommendations - Lymphedema
specialist now available for appointments!
 

• Breast Cancer Surgery
• Breast Conservation
• Skin Sparing Mastectomy
• Breast Reconstruction with Oncoplastic Surgery

• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Mammosite Catheter for Partial
• Breast Radiation, Partial and Whole

• Survivorship Support - NEW - Information on breast health, fertility, diet and exercise
• Recent Studies, Articles and Comments by Dr. Lisa Curcio
• Young Women with Breast Cancer Support Group
• Healing Odyssey Retreat

• Moms with Cancer www.momswithcancer.org
  Learn more about  "Moms with Cancer, a non-profit organization whose primary goal is addressing the special needs of  Moms dealing with cancer treatments and recovery.  You can help this organization and our Support Group by purchasing "My Cancer Mom," by Taylor Rice.  Read OC Register article, "My Cancer Mommy" and to read DeAnna Rice's profile.

Speaker's Bureau: As a breast cancer survivor and breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Lisa Curcio is available to share her  story. Dr. Curcio is a strong advocate for breast cancer research, treatment and education. If you would like Dr. Lisa Curcio to speak with your group, organization or association, please call our office at 949.770.0797 and we would be happy to discuss your request.

Schedule your consultation with "Advanced Breast Care Specialists of Orange County"  in Mission Viejo, California (CA).  South Orange County's leading breast cancer specialist.