Breast Care Center at West Hospital

Making it easier for residents of Katy and West Houston to detect breast cancer early and access top-tier treatment.

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Find Leading Breast Care in Katy & West Houston, Texas

Schedule your breast cancer screenings and treatments at our state-of-the-art breast care center right here at Houston Methodist West Hospital. With our expertly trained doctors and experienced, compassionate staff, you can be confident you will receive the best care available — from screening through treatment and beyond — all in a nurturing and calming environment.

Breast Care Services Available in Katy & West Houston

For early detection of breast cancer, the breast care center in Katy & West Houston offers the full spectrum of the latest, most innovative technology and imaging services in one convenient location. Our services include:

3D Imaging (Tomosynthesis)

A technique that creates a three-dimensional image of the breast that our radiologists use to improve the detection of breast abnormalities.

Breast MRI

A detailed imaging method using magnetic fields and radio waves to visualize breast tissue, often for high-risk screening and diagnostic evaluation.

Breast Ultrasound

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce images of the internal structures of the breast, commonly used to further evaluate abnormalities found in mammograms.

Digital Mammography

A low-dose X-ray imaging technique specifically designed to detect early signs of breast cancer.

Image-Guided Needle Breast Biopsies

A minimally invasive procedure where a needle is guided by imaging technology to obtain a tissue sample from the breast for diagnostic purposes.

Presurgical Localization

A technique used to precisely mark the location of an abnormality in the breast before surgery to ensure accurate removal.

About Houston Methodist Breast Care Center in Katy & West Houston

Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at West Hospital is committed to providing accurate, compassionate, efficient and convenient health care — right here in your community. We provide the full continuum of care — from screening through treatment and beyond — all in one place. We take a comprehensive approach to care, from screening and diagnosis all the way through treatment and survivorship.
 
We also provide therapeutic support services and advanced treatment for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients through our partnership with the Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center. At Houston Methodist Breast Care Center, you’ll benefit from: 

 

  • A high level of expertise and experience, with board-certified doctors, nurses, radiologists and personnel dedicated solely to breast imaging, which increases accuracy and helps prevent return visits. We are recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for offering the highest standards of efficiency, safety and quality
  • Collaborative care that includes board-certified radiologists and surgeons working alongside specialists in oncology, pathology and plastic surgery to be sure all your needs are met 
  • Breast care navigators who reduce stress by answering questions and providing emotional support and guidance for those who require cancer treatment

Breast Imaging Excellence

The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all of the ACR’s voluntary breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program.

 

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Highest Quality Breast Care

Accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) is granted only to those centers that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest quality care to patients with diseases of the breast. Each center must undergo a rigorous evaluation and review of its performance and compliance with the NAPBC standards.

 

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Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Katy & West Houston

Our Katy-West Houston campus provides the most advanced treatment options available to our breast cancer patients, backed by research and clinical trials. Our treatments include:

Chemotherapy

The use of powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment plan.

Drug Therapy

The use of medications to treat various aspects of breast cancer, such as targeting specific cancer cells and managing side effects.

Genetic Counseling

A service that provides individuals with information about their genetic risk for breast cancer and helps them understand their imaging test options and results.

High-Risk Breast Cancer Program

A specialized program designed to monitor and manage individuals who have a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to genetic or other factors.

Hormone Therapy

A treatment that blocks or lowers the amount of hormones in the body to slow or stop the growth of hormone-sensitive breast tumors.

Radiation Therapy

The use of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink breast tumors often used after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancerous cells.

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Cutting-edge breast reconstruction surgery, including nipple-sparing mastectomy, which, when combined with immediate breast reconstruction, provides superior cosmetic results without compromising cancer treatment.

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