Why choose Ochsner Lafayette General for your breast care?
About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer, accounting for about 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women. Furthermore, about half of all women will experience a benign, or noncancerous, breast health concern or condition. The Ochsner Lafayette General breast care program provides high-quality, comprehensive breast care services including screening, diagnosis and treatment of benign and cancerous breast conditions throughout Acadiana.
Our multidisciplinary team offers a personalized approach to care. We work with you to develop an individualized breast health plan based on your unique healthcare concerns, medical history and risk factors. For those at high risk for developing breast cancer, the Ochsner Lafayette General high-risk breast clinic offers specialized care that includes options for increased monitoring and breast cancer prevention.
The Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center is a designated American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
In addition to providing outstanding breast care throughout the region, the Ochsner Lafayette General breast care team works closely with other Ochsner specialists, including Ochsner oncologists and primary care physicians, to ensure continuity of care.