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What Is Stage 1 Breast Cancer?
Aug 23, 2012:
Watch as Dr. Harness describes how you can control stage 1 breast cancer, surgical options and post-treatment (chemo or radiation therapy)! Help raise awareness for early detection of breast cancer!
What Are Chances Of Re-Operation After A Lumpectomy?
Aug 21, 2012:
As much as doctors try to take the cancer out of a lumpectomy, many women wonder what the liklihood of re-operation would be. Watch as Dr. Harness describes what doctors consider during operation to make sure all of the cancer is out but there still is enough breast for reconstruction.
Importance Of Being Proactive About Your Health
Aug 13, 2012:
Life gets busy but it's never too hectic to be diligent and proactive about your health. Two-time breast cancer survivor Paqui Kelly has made sure to make regular check-ups and to communicate with her doctor about regular tests and measures she should take.
Importance of Post-Treatment Self Breast Examinations
Jul 19, 2012:
Regular self-breast examinations are important. But it's even more important after breast cancer treatment. Many women have found it difficult to differentiate between scar tissue and recurring tumors, so it's key to get to know your breasts. Watch this video as Dr. Harness emphasizes the importance of self-examinations, regular mammograms, ultra sounds and MRI's after treatment!
Treatment After Breast Cancer Surgery
Jul 17, 2012:
The road to recovery isn't quite over after a breast cancer patient has had surgery. There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to treatment after surgery. Watch and listen as Dr. Harness describes the elements that determine which treatment is best to stay healthy and keeping the cancer from coming back.
Breast Cancer Can Occur in Opposite Breast
Jul 16, 2012:
Women need to remember that breast cancer is a lifetime disease even after they've battled it. The likelihood of cancer recurring in the opposite breast is 15 to 18 percent, but bumps up even higher when you factor in one's genetic history. Watch this video as Dr. Harness informs women of the chances of breast cancer returning and how to be prepared.
Personalizing Your Breast Cancer Treatment
Jul 16, 2012:
Not every woman is the same, so why should every breast cancer patient be treated the same? Women are all made up differently and not every woman will respond to just one type of treatement. The treatment a woman is given is dependent on her genetic build-up. By personalizing her road back to being cancer free, her survival rate increases. Listen, as Dr. Hoda Anton-Culver explains the importance of tailoring each breast cancer patients treatment to her personal needs.
Why Are Open Biopsies More Common In Breast Cancer Patients?
Jul 13, 2012:
Needle versus open biopsies, why is one used more than the other? Watch as Dr. Harness describes why needles biopsies are rare due to a variety of factors including economic motivations.
Connection Between Caffeine and Breast Cancer
Jul 13, 2012:
Caffeine has had a bad rap for being one of the many causes of breast cancer. But in reality the fibrocystic changes coffee has is still poorly studied and understood. Watch this clip as Dr. Jay Harness describes why caffeine has had a negative connection to breast cancer and how he's personally convinced there's more than one cause to cancer but caffeine is not one of them.
Using Genetic Screening To Determine Surgery Options For Breast Cancer Patients
Jun 13, 2012:
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.
Fifteen Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Have Breast Cancer
May 7, 2012:
What are the 15 questions you need to ask your doctor when you're diagnosed with breast cancer? Click here to download a PDF file with a complete list.
How Can We Predict Stage 4 Breast Cancer?
May 2, 2012:
David A. Margileth, MD discusses breast cancer recurrence and the possibility of developing Stage 4 cancer.
Chances of Breast Cancer & Paget’s Disease Recurrence In Same Patient
Jan 12, 2012:
Dr. Harness explains not only the chances of Paget’s Disease recurring in the same patient, but the chances of breast cancer recurring in the same patient, or potentially in a previously unaffected breast.
