Breast cancer treatment at San Raffaele

San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan offers breast cancer consultations starting at EUR 307. The hospital's Breast Unit is led by Prof. Oreste Gentilini, a surgical oncologist with over 5,000 breast cancer surgeries performed. San Raffaele is one of Europe's largest research hospitals with accreditation from the Italian National Health System.

Expert Breast Cancer Care

Prof. Oreste Gentilini heads the Breast Unit at San Raffaele. He specializes in breast cancer treatment for young women and pregnant patients. The professor leads the SOUND international trial, which studies sentinel node biopsy approaches. Over 1,300 patients have enrolled in this study across 20 institutions.

Prof. Gentilini has authored more than 100 papers on breast cancer treatment. He serves as Vice President of EU-BREAST and sits on the board of the Italian National Association of Senologists and Surgeons.

Consultation Options

The hospital offers in-person consultations at EUR 307. Video consultations are available at EUR 352, paid in advance via bank transfer. The video sessions take place through Microsoft Teams. These remote consultations do not require travel to Italy.

For evaluation, patients need to provide complete medical records in English or Italian. All imaging must be sent in DICOM format. A copy of the passport is also required.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Package

The breast cancer diagnosis package costs EUR 1,200. It includes:

• Review of medical records
• Breast ultrasound and mammography
• Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy
• Breast imaging specialist evaluation
• Breast surgery specialist evaluation

A breast MRI costs an additional EUR 525 if needed.

Treatment Packages

Surgical treatment packages start at EUR 14,500. This includes quadrantectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy and oncoplastic reshaping. The package covers preoperative exams, surgical theater use, medications, and physician fees. An accompanying person can stay in the patient's room at no extra cost.

Radiotherapy costs EUR 16,800. The package includes a radiotherapist appointment, chest CT scan, and individual radiotherapy sessions. Prof. Nadia di Muzio leads the Radiation Oncology Unit with over 20 years of experience.

Breast reconstruction options range from EUR 14,500 to EUR 37,000. Immediate tissue expander placement costs EUR 21,000. Two-stage reconstruction ranges from EUR 28,000 to EUR 37,000.

About San Raffaele Hospital

San Raffaele has over 1,300 beds and covers more than 50 clinical specialties. Surgeons perform over 52,000 operations annually. The hospital achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for ADA-SCID.

The facility holds ISO accreditation. It hosts Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, offering medical education programs accredited in Europe and North America. The hospital has a 4.5 rating based on patient reviews, with 91% recommending it.

Contact San Raffaele's International Office to schedule a consultation or request more information about breast cancer treatment options.