Below you will find several videos that were made to answer common questions newly diagnosed breast cancer patients frequently ask about breast cancer. Our experts know that after a breast cancer diagnosis, many patients have a difficult time recalling all of the details of their condition and are left with many questions.
Also, the families of newly diagnosed patients frequently have questions that patients have a difficult time answering themselves. For that reason, the BreastCancerAnswers Team has selected videos that answer some of the most frequently asked and important questions for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.

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DCIS Defined For Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

October 3, 2011

Breast cancer expert Dr. Jay Harness defines ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. He explains what this breast cancer diagnosis means and how it is typically treated. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: Ductal carcinoma in situ is an overgrowth of abnormal cells inside the ducts that lie in the [...]

 

Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Breast Cancer

December 19, 2011

Dr. Harness describes a list of questions he believes all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients should ask their doctor. He  discusses why you need a good framework for your future discussions with your doctor about breast cancer. Jay K. Harness, M.D.: I am not just a breast cancer surgeon; I have several other roles when it [...]

 

Chemotherapy Questions For Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

December 28, 2011

Find out what some of the important questions a breast cancer patient should ask their doctor when starting chemotherapy treatment.     Dr. David A. Margileth, MD: The most important questions for the patient to consider in the adjuvant setting are: ‘Can you explain to me the characteristics of my cancer, namely nodal status, size, [...]

 

Malignant Breast Cancer Defined By An Expert

October 4, 2011

If you have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer, it is important that you understand what the term “malignant” means. A malignant tumor is cancerous–the opposite of benign. In this video, Dr. Harness explains this and other terms used to define breast cancer. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: The term ‘malignant’ means cancerous. It’s that [...]

 

Explaining Breast Cancer To Children

January 18, 2012

One of the greatest challenges for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients is explaining the complex and delicate situation to children. In this video, Dr. Harness offers suggestions for explaining breast cancer to children. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a huge emotional event in the life of any woman, but [...]