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St. Luke's Clinic – Breast Surgery: Meridian

When faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, it’s important to connect with a team of experts that will help you thoughtfully consider your surgical options, while supporting your overall well-being. The team at St. Luke’s Clinic – Breast Surgery offers you expertise in the latest, most effective breast cancer surgery procedures, along with compassion and the highest quality care. We also work closely with oncologists at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute to ensure continuity in your care.

Our surgeons perform breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or surgery to remove the entire breast (mastectomy). In some cases, lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed to check for cancer cells. The kind of surgery you have may depend on the size and location of your cancer and your personal preferences. We also work closely with breast reconstruction surgeons, if applicable. When appropriate based on your unique circumstances, cancer removal and breast reconstruction surgery may also be completed in one day as part of the same surgery.

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Providers

  • Jay Burrup, PA-C

    Jay D. Burrup, PA-C

    Biography

    Jay Burrup, PA-C has clinical, surgical, and hospital experience as a physician assistant. He earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Boise State University and his master's degree in physician assistant studies from Pacific University.

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  • Kelly A. Carman, DO

    Kelly A. Carman, DO

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Kelly Carman, DO specializes in breast and general surgery. She completed her training in general, laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Geisinger Northeast and completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Her interests include women’s health, breast cancer care and prevention, as well as abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder disease, and gastrointestinal surgeries. 

    Dr. Carman is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

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  • Lauren E. Galligar, PA-C

    Biography

    Lauren E. Galligar, PA-C, MPAS is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Idaho Association of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

    Lauren earned her bachelor's degree from Boise State University and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Utah.

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  • Scott A. Henson, MD

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Scott A. Henson, MD, FACS specializes in breast cancer surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and hernia repair. 

    Dr. Henson earned his bachelor's degree in pre-medicine from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also completed his general surgical residency and internship. Dr. Henson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Idaho Medical Association, Ada County Medical Society, and American Society of Breast Surgeons.

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  • Rhiana S. Menen, MD

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Rhiana S. Menen, MD is a clinical and academic surgeon with experience and training in general and laparoscopic surgery. She also completed fellowship training in breast surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Menen has particular interest in cancer care, women's health, and cancer prevention. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. 

    Dr. Menen is also interested in international and medically underserved populations, and has done medical outreach trips to India and Kenya. 

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Common Breast Concerns 

  • Breast Changes

    Women may have many kinds of breast changes throughout their lives, including changes that occur with menstrual periods, pregnancy, and aging. Most breast changes are normal.

  • Breast Lumps

    Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these conditions are harmless or of minor concern.

  • Breast Pain (Mastalgia)

    Breast pain and tenderness, also called mastalgia, may come and go with monthly periods (cyclic) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclic). It is not a common symptom of breast cancer.

Breast Care Procedure and Treatment Information

  • Breast Biopsy

    A breast biopsy is usually done to check a lump found during a breast examination or to look at a suspicious area found on a mammogram, an ultrasound, or an MRI.

  • Breast Cancer Treatment

    Recommended options for breast cancer treatment will depend upon each patient's unique circumstances.  

  • Lumpectomy

    Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) is the surgical removal of a breast lump and some of the tissue around it.

  • Mastectomy

    A mastectomy is the removal of the entire breast. This procedure is typically used as part of breast cancer treatment.

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Because when you take care of yourself, everyone around you benefits.

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