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Patient Reviews
5
I enjoyed talking with Dr. Xu; she is a positive, happy professional. She professionally quieted my concerns, answered my questions, and explained what I should expect.
April 1, 2026
5
Dr. Xu and her staff are fantastic. Thank you for your care, kindness, and professionalism.
March 30, 2026
5
This was my 3rd visit to this facility and the staff has been friendly and answered any and all questions I may have had.
March 27, 2026
5
Was seen in 10 min.
March 24, 2026
5
Thank you to the staff from front to back for there professionalism, care, communication, and genuine concern.
March 18, 2026
5
Every time I go there, I always have to wait a long, 10, 15 minutes. When I ask them why they said the doctor at several appointments at the same time, that is not right, you know? You need to arrange that one at a time. Don't make me wait harder other patients at the same time for the same appointment or the same doctor. Goodbye.
March 15, 2026
5
The staff is amazing. The whole staff. From the front desk to the back, the staff is amazing. They're so nice and educated. I love it.
March 15, 2026
5
Every staff member I encountered during my 3 weeks of treatment was kind, caring, smiling and professional. They knew how to reduce the stress of the unknown of cancer and radiation treatments to a relatively low stress process for me. Dr Xu and the staff were wonderful day after day.
March 8, 2026
5
I felt very comfortable and very welcomed and very supported for the visit that day. I felt unsettled when I got there, but as soon as I got there and I started talking to the assistant, they calmed, I calmed down and everything was fine. They are a good staff and I thank you very much. I thank them very much. All right. Thank you.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very personable and informative.
March 6, 2026
5
Put tv back in waiting room- helps to kill time
February 21, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very knowledgeable and she answered the question so I could understand.
February 19, 2026
5
Great doctor and nurses.
January 31, 2026
5
Hospatalley outstanding
January 28, 2026
5
We was very pleased with everyone they also made sure we understood everything.
January 24, 2026
5
Courteous staff and physician as always. They treat you with care and sincere concern of your health journey.
January 18, 2026
5
The care from the nurses to the doctor is excellent; they are very kind and all the staff are very attentive.
January 16, 2026
5
excellent
January 12, 2026
5
Keep up the great work
January 14, 2026
5
Dr. Xu has an amazing bedside manner. She's very thorough, very concerned. She's patient. She listens to the questions, gives good advice. The staff are always friendly and they always greet you well. So the experience there is definitely a 10 out of 10. Thank you.
January 4, 2026
5
Definitely a 10+!!!!
December 25, 2025
5
In and out in a timely manner. Staff tries to make you as comfortable as possible. Feel at ease with them.
December 23, 2025
5
Chandra, I'm sorry, Sandra and Dr. Xu were amazing. They made me feel very at ease and comfortable.
December 21, 2025
5
THE STAFF ARE VERY CARING AND KIND. THEY MAKE YOU SAFE AND GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO WORRIES.
December 21, 2025
5
It would be helpful to have a gown other than a size small and a size triple extra large for those of us that are in the middle there somewhere. And if you're going to offer coffee service, it would be helpful to actually have coffee pods available.
December 19, 2025
5
You can improve by having all questions filled out online before entering your facility rather than filling out paper forms once someone arrives. That would be very helpful. Thank you very much.
December 19, 2025
5
Everything was a positive experience.
December 16, 2025
5
Awesome work you guys providing us at Wellstar! Thank you!
December 11, 2025
5
They have the best and most considerate employees. It made my cancer treatment much easier to undertaker. Thank you.
December 7, 2025
5
Very friendly environment
December 5, 2025
5
I enjoyed talking with Dr. Xu; she is a positive, happy professional. She professionally quieted my concerns, answered my questions, and explained what I should expect.
April 1, 2026
5
Dr. Xu and her staff are fantastic. Thank you for your care, kindness, and professionalism.
March 30, 2026
5
This was my 3rd visit to this facility and the staff has been friendly and answered any and all questions I may have had.
March 27, 2026
5
Was seen in 10 min.
March 24, 2026
5
Thank you to the staff from front to back for there professionalism, care, communication, and genuine concern.
March 18, 2026
5
Every time I go there, I always have to wait a long, 10, 15 minutes. When I ask them why they said the doctor at several appointments at the same time, that is not right, you know? You need to arrange that one at a time. Don't make me wait harder other patients at the same time for the same appointment or the same doctor. Goodbye.
March 15, 2026
5
The staff is amazing. The whole staff. From the front desk to the back, the staff is amazing. They're so nice and educated. I love it.
March 15, 2026
5
Every staff member I encountered during my 3 weeks of treatment was kind, caring, smiling and professional. They knew how to reduce the stress of the unknown of cancer and radiation treatments to a relatively low stress process for me. Dr Xu and the staff were wonderful day after day.
March 8, 2026
5
I felt very comfortable and very welcomed and very supported for the visit that day. I felt unsettled when I got there, but as soon as I got there and I started talking to the assistant, they calmed, I calmed down and everything was fine. They are a good staff and I thank you very much. I thank them very much. All right. Thank you.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very personable and informative.
March 6, 2026
5
Put tv back in waiting room- helps to kill time
February 21, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very knowledgeable and she answered the question so I could understand.
February 19, 2026
5
Great doctor and nurses.
January 31, 2026
5
Hospatalley outstanding
January 28, 2026
5
We was very pleased with everyone they also made sure we understood everything.
January 24, 2026
5
Courteous staff and physician as always. They treat you with care and sincere concern of your health journey.
January 18, 2026
5
The care from the nurses to the doctor is excellent; they are very kind and all the staff are very attentive.
January 16, 2026
5
excellent
January 12, 2026
5
Keep up the great work
January 14, 2026
5
Dr. Xu has an amazing bedside manner. She's very thorough, very concerned. She's patient. She listens to the questions, gives good advice. The staff are always friendly and they always greet you well. So the experience there is definitely a 10 out of 10. Thank you.
January 4, 2026
5
Definitely a 10+!!!!
December 25, 2025
5
In and out in a timely manner. Staff tries to make you as comfortable as possible. Feel at ease with them.
December 23, 2025
5
Chandra, I'm sorry, Sandra and Dr. Xu were amazing. They made me feel very at ease and comfortable.
December 21, 2025
5
THE STAFF ARE VERY CARING AND KIND. THEY MAKE YOU SAFE AND GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO WORRIES.
December 21, 2025
5
It would be helpful to have a gown other than a size small and a size triple extra large for those of us that are in the middle there somewhere. And if you're going to offer coffee service, it would be helpful to actually have coffee pods available.
December 19, 2025
5
You can improve by having all questions filled out online before entering your facility rather than filling out paper forms once someone arrives. That would be very helpful. Thank you very much.
December 19, 2025
5
Everything was a positive experience.
December 16, 2025
5
Awesome work you guys providing us at Wellstar! Thank you!
December 11, 2025
5
They have the best and most considerate employees. It made my cancer treatment much easier to undertaker. Thank you.
December 7, 2025
5
Very friendly environment
December 5, 2025
5
I enjoyed talking with Dr. Xu; she is a positive, happy professional. She professionally quieted my concerns, answered my questions, and explained what I should expect.
April 1, 2026
5
Dr. Xu and her staff are fantastic. Thank you for your care, kindness, and professionalism.
March 30, 2026
5
This was my 3rd visit to this facility and the staff has been friendly and answered any and all questions I may have had.
March 27, 2026
5
Was seen in 10 min.
March 24, 2026
5
Thank you to the staff from front to back for there professionalism, care, communication, and genuine concern.
March 18, 2026
5
Every time I go there, I always have to wait a long, 10, 15 minutes. When I ask them why they said the doctor at several appointments at the same time, that is not right, you know? You need to arrange that one at a time. Don't make me wait harder other patients at the same time for the same appointment or the same doctor. Goodbye.
March 15, 2026
5
The staff is amazing. The whole staff. From the front desk to the back, the staff is amazing. They're so nice and educated. I love it.
March 15, 2026
5
Every staff member I encountered during my 3 weeks of treatment was kind, caring, smiling and professional. They knew how to reduce the stress of the unknown of cancer and radiation treatments to a relatively low stress process for me. Dr Xu and the staff were wonderful day after day.
March 8, 2026
5
I felt very comfortable and very welcomed and very supported for the visit that day. I felt unsettled when I got there, but as soon as I got there and I started talking to the assistant, they calmed, I calmed down and everything was fine. They are a good staff and I thank you very much. I thank them very much. All right. Thank you.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very personable and informative.
March 6, 2026
5
Put tv back in waiting room- helps to kill time
February 21, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very knowledgeable and she answered the question so I could understand.
February 19, 2026
5
Great doctor and nurses.
January 31, 2026
5
Hospatalley outstanding
January 28, 2026
5
We was very pleased with everyone they also made sure we understood everything.
January 24, 2026
5
Courteous staff and physician as always. They treat you with care and sincere concern of your health journey.
January 18, 2026
5
The care from the nurses to the doctor is excellent; they are very kind and all the staff are very attentive.
January 16, 2026
5
excellent
January 12, 2026
5
Keep up the great work
January 14, 2026
5
Dr. Xu has an amazing bedside manner. She's very thorough, very concerned. She's patient. She listens to the questions, gives good advice. The staff are always friendly and they always greet you well. So the experience there is definitely a 10 out of 10. Thank you.
January 4, 2026
5
Definitely a 10+!!!!
December 25, 2025
5
In and out in a timely manner. Staff tries to make you as comfortable as possible. Feel at ease with them.
December 23, 2025
5
Chandra, I'm sorry, Sandra and Dr. Xu were amazing. They made me feel very at ease and comfortable.
December 21, 2025
5
THE STAFF ARE VERY CARING AND KIND. THEY MAKE YOU SAFE AND GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO WORRIES.
December 21, 2025
5
It would be helpful to have a gown other than a size small and a size triple extra large for those of us that are in the middle there somewhere. And if you're going to offer coffee service, it would be helpful to actually have coffee pods available.
December 19, 2025
5
You can improve by having all questions filled out online before entering your facility rather than filling out paper forms once someone arrives. That would be very helpful. Thank you very much.
December 19, 2025
5
Everything was a positive experience.
December 16, 2025
5
Awesome work you guys providing us at Wellstar! Thank you!
December 11, 2025
5
They have the best and most considerate employees. It made my cancer treatment much easier to undertaker. Thank you.
December 7, 2025
5
Very friendly environment
December 5, 2025
5
I enjoyed talking with Dr. Xu; she is a positive, happy professional. She professionally quieted my concerns, answered my questions, and explained what I should expect.
April 1, 2026
5
Dr. Xu and her staff are fantastic. Thank you for your care, kindness, and professionalism.
March 30, 2026
5
This was my 3rd visit to this facility and the staff has been friendly and answered any and all questions I may have had.
March 27, 2026
5
Was seen in 10 min.
March 24, 2026
5
Thank you to the staff from front to back for there professionalism, care, communication, and genuine concern.
March 18, 2026
5
Every time I go there, I always have to wait a long, 10, 15 minutes. When I ask them why they said the doctor at several appointments at the same time, that is not right, you know? You need to arrange that one at a time. Don't make me wait harder other patients at the same time for the same appointment or the same doctor. Goodbye.
March 15, 2026
5
The staff is amazing. The whole staff. From the front desk to the back, the staff is amazing. They're so nice and educated. I love it.
March 15, 2026
5
Every staff member I encountered during my 3 weeks of treatment was kind, caring, smiling and professional. They knew how to reduce the stress of the unknown of cancer and radiation treatments to a relatively low stress process for me. Dr Xu and the staff were wonderful day after day.
March 8, 2026
5
I felt very comfortable and very welcomed and very supported for the visit that day. I felt unsettled when I got there, but as soon as I got there and I started talking to the assistant, they calmed, I calmed down and everything was fine. They are a good staff and I thank you very much. I thank them very much. All right. Thank you.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very personable and informative.
March 6, 2026
5
Put tv back in waiting room- helps to kill time
February 21, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very knowledgeable and she answered the question so I could understand.
February 19, 2026
5
Great doctor and nurses.
January 31, 2026
5
Hospatalley outstanding
January 28, 2026
5
We was very pleased with everyone they also made sure we understood everything.
January 24, 2026
5
Courteous staff and physician as always. They treat you with care and sincere concern of your health journey.
January 18, 2026
5
The care from the nurses to the doctor is excellent; they are very kind and all the staff are very attentive.
January 16, 2026
5
Keep up the great work
January 14, 2026
5
excellent
January 12, 2026
5
Dr. Xu has an amazing bedside manner. She's very thorough, very concerned. She's patient. She listens to the questions, gives good advice. The staff are always friendly and they always greet you well. So the experience there is definitely a 10 out of 10. Thank you.
January 4, 2026
5
Definitely a 10+!!!!
December 25, 2025
5
In and out in a timely manner. Staff tries to make you as comfortable as possible. Feel at ease with them.
December 23, 2025
5
Chandra, I'm sorry, Sandra and Dr. Xu were amazing. They made me feel very at ease and comfortable.
December 21, 2025
5
THE STAFF ARE VERY CARING AND KIND. THEY MAKE YOU SAFE AND GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO WORRIES.
December 21, 2025
5
It would be helpful to have a gown other than a size small and a size triple extra large for those of us that are in the middle there somewhere. And if you're going to offer coffee service, it would be helpful to actually have coffee pods available.
December 19, 2025
5
You can improve by having all questions filled out online before entering your facility rather than filling out paper forms once someone arrives. That would be very helpful. Thank you very much.
December 19, 2025
5
Everything was a positive experience.
December 16, 2025
5
Awesome work you guys providing us at Wellstar! Thank you!
December 11, 2025
5
They have the best and most considerate employees. It made my cancer treatment much easier to undertaker. Thank you.
December 7, 2025
5
Very friendly environment
December 5, 2025
5
Very friendly environment
December 5, 2025
5
They have the best and most considerate employees. It made my cancer treatment much easier to undertaker. Thank you.
December 7, 2025
5
Awesome work you guys providing us at Wellstar! Thank you!
December 11, 2025
5
Everything was a positive experience.
December 16, 2025
5
It would be helpful to have a gown other than a size small and a size triple extra large for those of us that are in the middle there somewhere. And if you're going to offer coffee service, it would be helpful to actually have coffee pods available.
December 19, 2025
5
You can improve by having all questions filled out online before entering your facility rather than filling out paper forms once someone arrives. That would be very helpful. Thank you very much.
December 19, 2025
5
Chandra, I'm sorry, Sandra and Dr. Xu were amazing. They made me feel very at ease and comfortable.
December 21, 2025
5
THE STAFF ARE VERY CARING AND KIND. THEY MAKE YOU SAFE AND GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO WORRIES.
December 21, 2025
5
In and out in a timely manner. Staff tries to make you as comfortable as possible. Feel at ease with them.
December 23, 2025
5
Definitely a 10+!!!!
December 25, 2025
5
Dr. Xu has an amazing bedside manner. She's very thorough, very concerned. She's patient. She listens to the questions, gives good advice. The staff are always friendly and they always greet you well. So the experience there is definitely a 10 out of 10. Thank you.
January 4, 2026
5
excellent
January 12, 2026
5
Keep up the great work
January 14, 2026
5
The care from the nurses to the doctor is excellent; they are very kind and all the staff are very attentive.
January 16, 2026
5
Courteous staff and physician as always. They treat you with care and sincere concern of your health journey.
January 18, 2026
5
We was very pleased with everyone they also made sure we understood everything.
January 24, 2026
5
Hospatalley outstanding
January 28, 2026
5
Great doctor and nurses.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very knowledgeable and she answered the question so I could understand.
February 19, 2026
5
Put tv back in waiting room- helps to kill time
February 21, 2026
5
I felt very comfortable and very welcomed and very supported for the visit that day. I felt unsettled when I got there, but as soon as I got there and I started talking to the assistant, they calmed, I calmed down and everything was fine. They are a good staff and I thank you very much. I thank them very much. All right. Thank you.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Xu was very personable and informative.
March 6, 2026
5
Every staff member I encountered during my 3 weeks of treatment was kind, caring, smiling and professional. They knew how to reduce the stress of the unknown of cancer and radiation treatments to a relatively low stress process for me. Dr Xu and the staff were wonderful day after day.
March 8, 2026
5
Every time I go there, I always have to wait a long, 10, 15 minutes. When I ask them why they said the doctor at several appointments at the same time, that is not right, you know? You need to arrange that one at a time. Don't make me wait harder other patients at the same time for the same appointment or the same doctor. Goodbye.
March 15, 2026
5
The staff is amazing. The whole staff. From the front desk to the back, the staff is amazing. They're so nice and educated. I love it.
March 15, 2026
5
Thank you to the staff from front to back for there professionalism, care, communication, and genuine concern.
March 18, 2026
5
Was seen in 10 min.
March 24, 2026
5
This was my 3rd visit to this facility and the staff has been friendly and answered any and all questions I may have had.
March 27, 2026
5
Dr. Xu and her staff are fantastic. Thank you for your care, kindness, and professionalism.
March 30, 2026
5
I enjoyed talking with Dr. Xu; she is a positive, happy professional. She professionally quieted my concerns, answered my questions, and explained what I should expect.
April 1, 2026
Publications and Articles
What to Expect When You or a Loved One Are Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Breasts play an important role when it comes to a woman’s health, yes, but often they’re an important part of a woman’s identity, sexuality and function too. With 1 in 8 American women developing breast cancer in their lifetime, the disease affects many people physically and emotionally.
In this article, a patient and a group of breast experts discuss the best ways to prevent and fight breast cancer, as well as how to support family members, friends, colleagues or neighbors who may be diagnosed.
What do women struggle with the most during treatment, and what helps?
Tameka Pearson, breast cancer survivor: When I was diagnosed, I just went to pieces. I cried for about two weeks straight. There were tears in my eyes when I’d wake up. I didn’t want to eat or go outside. I had to process the information. I was getting phone calls—updates and making appointments. But I was still a mom and a wife and had to go to work. That was a lot.
When I was a child, my mom would say, ‘Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and get moving.’ I gave myself permission to mourn for two weeks—permission to loathe, to cry, to get it out of my system. Once those two weeks were over, I was done crying—done feeling sorry for me. I picked myself up and persevered. I realized I have a lot to live for! I couldn’t give up.
Before breast cancer, I did everything for my family—cooking cleaning, washing clothes. When I was diagnosed, they immediately took over. They became more independent, especially my children. My husband became more of the provider and caretaker. My children were like, ‘Mom, we need you to sit down; we need you to rest.’
One of my coworkers from the past is also a survivor and started a group called Lean On Me. When I logged onto a Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network Zoom meeting, I loved it. They were uplifting, prayerful and gave me great information if I had questions.
Margie Apacible-Mancao, MSN, RN, CBCN, nurse navigator: After the initial shock of diagnosis, it’s not uncommon to get depressed or anxious. There can be the stress of transportation, childcare if they have young children at home or financial concerns. Sometimes patients experience anxiety for the first time, sometimes they’ve had it in the past and being diagnosed brings it to the front. We can connect them to counselors, financial counselors and social workers, or they can join a support group. Meeting with other patients and survivors helps them know they are not alone, get through treatment with hope and form great friendships. We live in a society where we’re trained to be independent, but when I meet with patients, I say, ‘Allow yourself to receive help.’
Dr. Karen Xu, MD, radiation oncologist: In general, radiation treatment for breast cancer is very well tolerated and most women go through the treatment without much difficulty. The most common side effects are fatigue and skin irritation appearing as a sunburn-like reaction from radiation treatment. We see patients at least once a week during radiation treatment and we recommend different creams depending on how severe the skin radiation reaction is. Mild physical activity usually helps with fatigue.
Dr. Sujatha Hariharan, MD, medical oncologist: One of the initial concerns patients have when they start chemotherapy is potential hair loss. This can be devastating and disheartening. We are excited to now offer cool caps as a means to reduce hair loss from chemotherapy. Cool caps work by cooling the scalp, leading to constriction of blood vessels in the scalp. This might reduce the amount of chemotherapy that reaches the hair follicles leading to reduced hair loss from the head. The success rate of the cool cap can vary from person to person.
There is a vast cancer support network available through Wellstar. Aside from the doctors, patients have support from social workers, chaplains, dietitians, nurses and nurse navigators. A whole team of people is here to help patients through the process. Patients often meet other patients during treatment where they bond and support one another. This can be such a meaningful and valuable relationship.
The main thing is you’re not going to be alone. Many people will be here to help you with all aspects of your care.
Over the years, advice about breast self-exams and breast cancer screenings has changed. So what exactly should you be doing to make sure you’re staying your healthiest? We brought together a panel of women’s health experts to discuss the best strategies to keep tabs on your breast health—and who to talk to if you’re diagnosed with breast cancer.
I do breast self-checks every month. Why do I need a mammogram too?
Dr. Paula Greaves, MD, OBGYN, Wellstar chief Women's Health officer: Unfortunately, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, so early detection is key. We have shown over the years that the sooner we detect breast cancer, the more successfully it can be treated. Survival has increased significantly since we started finding breast cancer earlier—before there are symptoms, such as feeling a lump during a self-exam.
Mammograms are essential for early detection. It’s recommended that women start getting mammograms at age 40. However, if you have a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors, your gynecologist or primary care provider may recommend starting earlier and will help you create a personalized screening plan. There are some risk factors that women cannot change, such as genetics, but there are some ways women can lower their risk, like quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Wellstar offers 16 mammography locations, and our patients have state-of-the-art technology on their side. We offer high-resolution breast screening, including 3D mammograms.
Women should continue not only getting annual mammograms, but also seeing their gynecologist or primary care provider for regular breast exams. Women should also be aware of physical changes within their bodies, including breast changes. Changes in the texture of the skin or a lump or pain in the breast should always be checked out by their healthcare provider.
Margie Apacible-Mancao, MSN, RN, CBCN, nurse navigator: I am so passionate about breast cancer screening—every opportunity I have I tell patients to get a screening mammogram when they’re of age. Tell someone in your circle that you’re going, then they’ll tell someone in their circle and the circle gets wider so more people will get screened.
Does it mean I have cancer if the doctor recommends a biopsy?
Dr. Sujatha Hariharan, MD, medical oncologist: When a mammogram detects an abnormality, a biopsy might be indicated. Many breast biopsies will be non-cancerous such as fibroadenomas.
If cancer is found on a breast biopsy, there are several parts of the pathology result that the care team will utilize to make a treatment plan. For example, the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptor positivity allows the potential for hormone therapy as part of the treatment plan. The HER-2 gene is also tested for and if that is present and positive, it allows for medication directed at the HER-2 gene to be given along with chemotherapy.
Sequencing of the various treatments for breast cancer—surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy—will be determined as a collaborative effort between the breast surgeon and medical oncologist.
If I’m diagnosed, who should I talk to next?
Margie: The anxiety of not knowing their diagnosis or what’s next is one of the hardest parts. At Wellstar, patients have access to a nurse navigator on the day they are recommended to have a biopsy. We make an appointment with the specialists as quickly as possible because just knowing that someone is helping them get to the next step and get that appointment fast dials down their stress level.
Dr. Karen Xu, MD, radiation oncologist: If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you will need to see a breast surgeon first to discuss your surgery options—lumpectomy or mastectomy; a radiation oncologist to discuss the duration of radiation treatment and whether lymph nodes should be included in the target; and a medical oncologist about whether endocrine therapy or chemotherapy is indicated and the timing of systemic therapy. Patients who desire reconstruction after mastectomy will discuss with a plastic surgeon the type and timing of reconstruction they want.
