Breast Health

The earlier breast issues are detected, the easier they are to treat. Fortunately, our screenings and early detection measures let us create a care plan personalized to meet your unique needs.

Along with regular mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and breast MRIs, our Hancock Health women’s health services include genetic testing. If your family has a history of breast cancer, this test can help evaluate your chances of developing the disease yourself—and can help us understand how to best lower your risk factors.

Breast Cancer is a scary diagnosis that all women wish to avoid. While prevention and screenings are key players in this cause, some women who are deemed “high-risk” may need advanced options. At Hancock Health, breast health is taken seriously and, by giving women information, choices and guiding them when they need it, we are changing the battle against breast cancer.

Breast cancer can be complex and many women want to reduce their chances of it well before they are in need of treatments. That’s why Hancock Health has partnered with Ambry Genetics, a leader in clinical and diagnostic testing, to utilize the Ambry CARE Program™ to identify patients at a higher risk of developing cancer.

Any woman at any time can call to schedule a consultation with the High-Risk Breast Clinic. They do not have to be a current patient of Hancock Health. The goal of our High-Risk Breast Clinic is to listen, educate, and collaborate on a plan of care that meets your specific risk level, needs, and comfort level.

Only a small fraction of people with a hereditary predisposition to cancer are aware of that fact. Genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk can help patients be proactive about their health care and make decisions with their care team on preventative surgeries, cancer screenings, and targeted cancer therapies. The Ambry CARE Program™allows us to arm our patients with information to understand their risk and treatment options.

Our Women’s Clinic serves at-risk uninsured or underinsured women who meet income guidelines through various programs and services. The clinic provides a variety of essential services, including:

• Mammograms
• Breast and pelvic ultrasounds
• Breast MRIs and biopsies

The clinic operates on a part-time basis and is staffed by an experienced nurse practitioner and clinic coordinator, both overseen by a gynecologist. The clinic is open to all women, both insured and uninsured. For appointments, please call (317) 468-4641.

The Women’s Clinic is made possible through the Hancock Health Foundation’s Women Helping Women Program and funding from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust. Additional funding is from private donations and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program sponsored by the Indiana State Department of Health.

Our world-class surgeons are experienced at providing both cosmetic and medical procedures for strong breast health, including:

• Breast Augmentation, to increase breast size
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reconstruction, typically after mastectomy or lumpectomy
• Breast Expander Insertion, to aid in breast reconstruction after mastectomy
• Breast Reduction
• Capsulectomy, to remove thick tissue around breast implants
• Breast Implant Exchange or Removal
• Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction, to repair a back muscle after breast surgery
• Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator (SGAP) Flap, which transplants tissue from the buttocks to reconstruct the breast following mastectomy
• Nipple Reconstruction

Please note that because breast augmentation is typically elective cosmetic surgery, Medicare will usually not cover it unless the surgery has been deemed medically necessary. To learn more about payment options, please visit our billing and insurance page.

At Hancock Health, your care team will include world-class oncologists and nurse navigators who are experienced in treating a wide range of cancers. Our cancer program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Cancer, and we regularly participate in innovative clinical trials that give patients access to breakthrough cancer-fighting treatments.