Just got told my mom has breast cancer. what is the best way to treat this?

Several ways: The treatment depends on several things. She will need a consult with a breast surgeon and an oncologist. There are many types of breast cancer, and the treatment will vary depending on what type and what stage she has. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy may all be in her future. Other tests like pet/ct scans and sentinel node testing will help with staging. Many women do very well these days.

Depends: There are many options depending on the type of breast cancer. Your mother needs to discuss all treatment options with her physicians and surgeons.