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Dr. Harness and Mike Janicek discuss nipple-sparing mastectomy and the safety of it. The vast majority of the time the nipple is not involved with the cancer when a patient is newly diagnosed, explains Dr. Harness. Therefore, the odds of the cancer coming back in the nipple or aureola area is under 1%. They also [...]
As Dr. Mike Janicek explains, a negative BRCA test for breast cancer is often times more difficult to counsel than a positive BRCA test result. Lisa Schneider-Cipriano, for example, had a negative BRCA test but had a family history of breast cancer and ended up getting it herself. Watch this video to learn more about [...]
Dr. Harness explains the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the patent on the BRCA genes. This decision will not only make genetic testing for breast cancer easier to obtain, but it will make it much less expensive. Watch this video to learn more. **** This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for [...]
Dr. Laszlo Tabar talks about why he thinks the US Preventative Service Task Force guidelines for breast cancer screening are incorrect and could be harmful if followed. Evidence shows that early detection saves lives in women from ages 40 to 74, he explains. The USPSTF, however, recommends no routine screening for women aged 40 to [...]
Dr. Laszlo Tabar talks about the history of breast cancer and early detection. The first case of breast cancer was recorded in 3,000 BC. He discusses mammography and how it has significantly improved early detection of breast cancer. Watch this video to learn more. **** This information should not be relied upon as a substitute [...]
Gynecologic Oncologist Dr. Mike Janicek explains how removing the ovaries can reduce a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, and by how much. Women often times avoid removing the ovaries because they don’t want to deal with early menopause. Dr. Janicek explains how this can be avoided. Watch this video to learn more about risk [...]
Dr. Daniela Bota, Assistant Professor at UC Irvine, discusses chemo brain and how long it lasts. Each cycle of chemo can bring on more cognitive issues, she explains. Lisa Schneider-Cipriano has been out of treatment for 3 years, and still occasionally experiences the effects of chemo brain, although she feels that her cognitive function is [...]
Lisa Schneider-Cipriano talks about the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and explains her thoughts and feelings in that moment. She describes her reaction as “disbelief,” which Dr. Harness says is a common reaction. Watch this video to learn more about how patients typically react to a breast cancer diagnosis. Jay Harness, MD: Lisa [...]
Dr. David Kaufman explains the HALO breast cancer test to Dr. Harness. The test helps determine a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, and is especially useful for women who have dense breast tissue, family history, etc. The HALO test is relatively inexpensive, non-invasive and only takes about 10 minutes. The machine harvests nipple fluid, which [...]
CSI:Miami star, Eva LaRue, asks about the link between pregnancy and a recurrence of breast cancer. As Dr. Harness explains, this is a major concern because of the heightened hormones during breast cancer. It does, however, fully depend on the patient and her cancer. Having children later in life does increase risk for breast cancer. [...]
