In this video, Dr. Margileth discusses how one of the most important parts of seeing patients of any age with breast cancer is determining whether they and their family may have a BRCA gene abnormality that leads to an increased risk of both breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
When it comes to reconstruction after mastectomy, explains Dr. Harness, the reconstruction is done in stages. There is a first and a second stage where certain autologous tissue can be delayed to the second stage.
In this clip, Dr. Harness explains how acceptable margins are determined and designated for lumpectomy surgery. Although at this time there is no consensus, Dr. Harnress encourages the patient to work with a good multi-disciplinary team. Jay K. Harness, MD FACS: Dr. Jay K. Harness is a board certified surgeon currently treating patients at St. [...]
Because cancer can spread to the lymph nodes, they play an important role in treating breast cancer and are used to determine staging as well as treatment. In this video, Dr. Harness explains how removal of the lymph nodes is part of the local control of the cancer.
Surgery recovery can be challenging so AnneMarie Ciccarella gives two tips to make recovery easier.
AnneMarie Ciccarella, breast cancer survivor, gives three tips for handling a breast cancer diagnosis.
In this video, Dr. Harness explains that breast cancer treatment steps include examining mammograms, MRI exams, and ultrasounds and planning a surgery that fits individual needs. Dr. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: What kinds of things go into planning for your breast cancer surgery? On a daily basis, I am dealing with patients who are [...]
