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Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Care Program

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Why choose Ochsner Lafayette General for your breast care?

Breast health is essential to your overall well-being, and at Ochsner Lafayette General in Lafayette, Louisiana, we’re here to provide the expert care you deserve. Our breast care program offers comprehensive services for screening, diagnosing, and treating both benign and cancerous breast conditions. With a patient-focused approach and advanced care options, we’re committed to supporting you at every stage of your breast health journey.

Personalized care you can trust

Every patient is unique, which is why our team takes the time to create individualized breast health plans tailored to your medical history, concerns and risk factors. Our approach means your care is guided by a team of experts who bring their specialized knowledge together to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Women at a higher risk for developing breast cancer receive specialized attention through the Ochsner Lafayette General high-risk breast clinic. Here, we provide options for enhanced monitoring and proactive breast cancer prevention strategies, giving you the tools to confidently manage your health.

Recognized for excellence

The Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center stands as a designated American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. This recognition reflects our dedication to providing high-quality, accurate imaging services as part of a comprehensive approach to breast care.

A collaborative approach to your health

At Ochsner Lafayette General, our breast care doesn’t stop with our center. Our team works closely with Ochsner specialists, including oncologists and primary care physicians, to ensure seamless and coordinated care. From diagnosis and treatment to ongoing support, you’ll benefit from a network of medical professionals committed to your well-being.

Take charge of your breast health today

Your breast health matters. Whether you’re seeking routine screenings, advanced diagnostics, or expert treatment, Ochsner Lafayette General is your trusted partner. Schedule your appointment today and discover compassionate, innovative care designed just for you.

The Ochsner Lafayette General breast care program provides expert breast care throughout Acadiana:

Our team also reads breast MRI exams performed at Ochsner Lafayette General Imaging.

At Ochsner Lafayette General, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care through our comprehensive breast care program. With a focus on precision and compassion, we offer screening, diagnosis, management, and treatment for all breast-related conditions and concerns. From addressing common issues to complex diagnoses such as breast cancer, our expert team ensures you receive the highest standard of care.

Conditions we treat: 

  • Adenosis: Enlargement and increased gland presence in milk-producing sacs.  
  • Breastfeeding concerns: Support for a variety of challenges related to nursing.  
  • Breast infections: Comprehensive evaluation and care for various infections.  
  • Fibroadenomas: Tumors composed of connective and glandular tissue.  
  • Fibrocystic changes: Cysts or fibrous tissue clusters within the breast.  
  • Hyperplasia of the breast: Overgrowth of cells in breast ducts or milk glands.  
  • Intraductal papilloma: Wart-like growths in the milk ducts.  
  • Mammary duct ectasia: Thickened milk duct walls, often seen during menopause.  
  • Mastitis: Painful swelling, often associated with infection and breastfeeding.  

At Ochsner Lafayette General, we are committed to providing leading-edge breast health care through advanced screenings, diagnostics, and personalized treatment options. Our team is dedicated to empowering you with expert care every step of the way.

Comprehensive breast health screenings

We offer a range of breast screening procedures to support your health and ensure early detection when it matters most:

  • 3D mammography: Recognized as the gold standard in breast cancer screening, this low-dose X-ray takes multiple images from different angles to create a detailed 3D image of the breast.  
  • Contrast-enhanced mammography: Available exclusively at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics, this procedure combines a mammogram with an injected contrast material to enhance visibility of specific breast tissue.
  • Supplemental screening breast MRI: Using magnetic fields and radio waves, this screening creates detailed images of the breast. It is designed to complement routine mammograms performed at the Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center.

Diagnostic testing for accurate results

For patients requiring further evaluation, we offer a comprehensive suite of diagnostic services:

  • Diagnostic breast MRI: Leveraging advanced imaging technology, this test confirms screening findings or provides additional insights.  
  • Diagnostic breast ultrasound: This test uses sound waves to differentiate between cysts and solid masses, especially in dense breast tissue.
  • Diagnostic contrast-enhanced mammography: Similar to the screening version, this diagnostic test captures enhanced images and is offered at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics.
  • Diagnostic mammography: A follow-up to screening 3D mammograms, this test gathers more detailed information to clarify results.  
  • Fine-needle aspiration biopsy: This minimally invasive procedure uses a thin needle to collect a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis.  
  • Image-guided biopsy: Advanced imaging technologies — including mammograms, MRIs, or ultrasounds — assist our specialists in precisely guiding the needle during biopsy procedures.

Tailored treatment plans

Your treatment plan will be designed to address your unique diagnosis and health needs. Our options include:

  • Medications: These may include antibiotics for infections or preventive medications for cancer risk reduction.
  • Surgical procedures: From lumpectomies to nipple-sparing mastectomies, we provide expert surgical options, including preventive surgeries when needed.
  • Ultrasound-guided aspiration: This procedure uses imaging to guide a fine needle, drawing out fluid or pus as part of your treatment.  

If a breast cancer diagnosis is made, you'll be referred to one of Ochsner’s specialized breast cancer care experts. Your oncologist may recommend additional treatments, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation therapy.

The Ochsner Lafayette General High-Risk Breast Clinic provides specialized assessment, evaluation, monitoring and treatment for those at high risk of developing breast cancer.

Everyone who receives screening services through the Ochsner Lafayette General breast care program receives a comprehensive assessment and evaluation to determine their personal risk factors for developing breast cancer. Risk is calculated by considering several factors, including:

  • Family history of breast or ovarian cancer
  • Having dense breast tissue
  • History of having chest radiation between the ages of 10 and 30
  • Known genetic factors, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations
  • Needing multiple breast biopsies in the past
  • Unusual mammogram or breast biopsy findings
  • Whether or not certain hereditary syndromes, such as neurofibromatosis, are present

You’re considered high risk if the assessment shows you have a 20% or greater lifetime risk for developing breast cancer.

Knowing your risk of developing breast cancer lets you be proactive about your breast care. If you are at high risk, our expert team will work with you to create an individual risk-management plan customized to your needs and preferences.

A risk-management plan may include the following:

  • Additional screening
  • Medication to help prevent cancer
  • Preventive surgery

The Ochsner Lafayette General High-Risk Breast Clinic is located within the Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center in Lafayette.

FAQs

Screening mammograms lead to early detection of breast cancer. When cancer is found early, it’s usually easier to treat. Screening mammogram results can also help determine your breast cancer risk, allowing you to make proactive decisions about your breast health. Additionally, mammograms can help detect recurring or secondary cancers. There has been a nearly 40% drop in breast cancer-related deaths since screening mammograms became the norm in the 1990s.

By age 30, all women should discuss their risk of developing breast cancer with their doctor.

If you have an average risk of developing breast cancer, annual screening mammograms are recommended starting at age 40.

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Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Care Program Locations

Acadiana Imaging Services - Broussard
1122 South Bernard Road , Suite A
Broussard, LA 70518
  • Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner American Legion Hospital
1634 Elton Road
Jennings, LA 70546
  • Open 24/7
University Hospital & Clinics | Lafayette
2390 West Congress St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
1305 Crowley Rayne Highway
Crowley, LA 70526
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center
1448 South College Road
Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
210 Champagne Blvd.
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
  • Open 24/7