Jason Breaux
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
457 Heymann Blvd Lafayette LA, 70503About
Dr. Jason Breaux is a surgical oncologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Breaux specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
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American Board of Surgery
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Do you need radiation therapy after a lumpectomy?
The majority of patients require radiation treatment to the breast after a lumpectomy. The only exceptions would be very old or sick patients. READ MORE
Does everyone need radiation after lumpectomy?
Most patients with invasive or non-invasive breast cancer (DCIS) will receive radiation after a lumpectomy. However, this can be omitted in elderly patients with small tumors and that are estrogen receptor positive. READ MORE
When should I have a benign tumor removed?
Usually a benign tumor is only removed if there is a risk of it becoming malignant or if it is causing symptoms. Otherwise, it is completely safe to observe READ MORE
How successful is surgery for pancreatic cancer?
In expert hands, surgery for pancreatic cancer is extremely safe and usually successful and completely removing the tumor. However, pancreatic cancer does have a higher risk of showing up somewhere else in the body, so other treatment such as chemotherapy are also very important as part of the treatment READ MORE
Is it OK to sleep on your side after inguinal hernia surgery?
Yes, sleeping on the same side as the surgery will not cause any harm. READ MORE
What type of CT is used for cancer screenings?
The only cancer screening performed via CT that is currently routine is for lung cancer in higher risk patients. READ MORE
Can you live a normal life after a liver transplant?
Absolutely. You will need to take immunosuppressive medications for life to prevent rejection, but the liver is less prone to rejection than other organs. Immunosuppressive agents can make you more susceptible to infection, but will not hinder your quality of life. READ MORE
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