In this video breast cancer survivor Mia Curtiss asks Dr. Harness why some hospitals don’t provide a breast cancer advocate to patients to ease the burden of the long breast cancer journey. Mia Curtiss, Breast Cancer Survivor: Dr. Harness, I have a question for you. I am from the Midwest so [...]
Watch Dr. Harness explain what implantable ports are and describe the instances which he prefers to use implantable ports instead of exterior catheters. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: When patients are facing a series of chemotherapeutic treatments that typically run over many months, we want to have easier access to the [...]
In this video Dr. Harness explains some of the common next steps for a breast cancer patient after a breast MRI. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: I have shared with you previously my bias and strong feelings that breast MRI has a very important role in the evaluation of newly diagnosed [...]
In this video Dr. Harness describes the indications that a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is necessary for patients with breast cancer in different stages and the cost/benefit ratio associated with different stages. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: The indications for sentinel lymph node biopsy are several. If a patient is [...]
In this video Dr. Harness reviews the risk of developing lymphedema from a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Dr. Harness also describes a unique technique developed by Dr. Suzanne Klimberg at the University of Arkansas called “reverse mapping” to avoid the lymphatic channels during a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Jay K. [...]
Find out why cancer expert, Dr. Jay K. Harness doesn’t think age should be a factor in determining whether or not to undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: A question comes up with older patients. “Should I consider having breast reconstruction after mastectomy?” or “Doctor, am [...]
A small percentage of women undergo breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomy, which concerns Dr. Harness. He reviews the studies findings and encourages women to talk with their surgeon regarding reconstruction. Jay K. Harness, MD FACS: One of the subjects that is sort of a favorite of mine is the issue of “Reconstruction after mastectomy”. As [...]
Although not common, Dr. Harness explains that it is important to work with a multi-disciplinary team to get the best state-of-the-art care and to determine if chemotherapy is needed before and after surgery. Jay K. Harness, MD FACS: Here is an important thing to remember, breast cancer is a galaxy of [...]
While understanding a patients apprehension about leaving a tumor in during neoadjuvant therapy, Dr. Harness explains that theapy affects the whole body and that is why neoadjuvant chemotherapy is recommended. Jay K Harness, MD FACS: I deal with worried patients all day long. Bless their hearts, it is a natural thing [...]
Dr. Harness makes recommendations regarding genetic counseling in this video, which provides a detailed history taken of the family, both on the maternal and paternal side, looking for a history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer’ Jay K. Harness, MD FACS: I have been asked a somewhat confusing question in the [...]
