Join us in supporting our breast program as we strive to provide exceptional care and resources to those facing breast cancer.
Your generous donation will help us fund state-of-the-art equipment, support programs, and research initiatives focused on early detection and innovative treatments. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families affected by breast cancer. Thank you for your support!
Meet Dr. Chand Rohatgi
Breast surgeon, Chand Rohatgi, MD, performed the first procedure at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital using MOLLI® technology. This wire-free system accurately marks breast lesion locations, enabling needle-less biopsies.
Dr. Rohatgi specializes in treating both cancerous and noncancerous breast conditions, promoting minimally invasive treatments. At UF Health Central Florida, we invest in cutting-edge technology to expedite our patients' recovery and help them get back to what matters most, sooner.
Join the Fight for Better Breast Health
At UF Health Central Florida, we take a personalized, multidisciplinary approach to evaluating and treating a wide variety of breast conditions. Our new Comprehensive Breast Health Program at UF Health Leesburg Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care, support, and resources for individuals facing breast health challenges.
Your support is crucial to make this vision a reality.
Breast Health is a critical issue affecting thousands in our community every year. Our program offers an approach to care including: advanced screening and diagnostic services, world class surgical treatments, personalized treatment plans, support services and community outreach and education.
Comprehensive Breast Health Center
Conveniently located at UF Health Leesburg Hospital, our mission is to provide complete care and support to those diagnosed with breast health issues. From early detection to advanced treatment and ongoing wellness, this program, which includes a dedicated care navigator, is designed to offer every patient personalized care and support every step of the way.
Making an Impact
By contributing to the Comprehensive Breast Health Program, you are helping us make strides in breast health care through:
- Ensuring Early Detection
- Expanding Access to Care
- Investing in State-of-the-Art Equipment
- Providing Advanced Life-Saving Treatment Options
- Promoting Education and Awareness
Each and every gift, no matter the size, directly impacts patients and families in need of comprehensive breast care. Donations help us save lives, improve outcomes, and provide patients with the best possible quality of life throughout their treatment journey. By giving, you're helping build a future where breast health is accessible to everyone, no matter their financial situation.
Breast Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What conditions can be treated with breast surgery?
A: Breast surgeons can treat:
- Abscesses caused by mastitis
- Benign tumors like cysts or fibroadenomas, if they grow large or cause discomfort
- Inflammatory breast cancer
- Intraductal papillomas, or small growths in the milk ducts of the breasts that can cause nipple discharge and pain
- Invasive breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma and lobular carcinoma
- Metastatic breast cancer
- Noninvasive breast cancer or precancerous conditions, including ductal carcinoma in situ and lobular carcinoma in situ - Phyllodes tumors, fast-growing lumps that begin in the connective tissue of the breast that are typically benign but sometimes cancerous
- Radial scars
Q: What is breast reconstruction surgery?
A: Breast reconstruction includes surgical procedures performed to restore the breast’s natural appearance, shape, and size
after a mastectomy or for correction of changes, due to partial removal of the breast (lumpectomy). Breast reconstruction
may take place immediately after a mastectomy or lumpectomy or may be delayed.
Oncoplastic surgery combines the latest plastic surgery techniques with breast surgical oncology. When a partial breast
resection is required that would otherwise leave the breast distorted, the remaining tissue is sculpted and rearranged to
restore a more natural appearance to the breast shape and, oftentimes, the nipple-areolar complex. The opposite breast
will also be modified to create symmetry.
Q: What is a lumpectomy versus a mastectomy?
A: Lumpectomy is when only the breast cancer and tissue around the cancer are removed. This is also called breast
conservation therapy or partial mastectomy, where most of your breast will be left. Mastectomy is when all breast tissue is
removed.