Discussion 'Breast Cancer'
New Developments in Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women (although men can get it too). Some breast cancers are driven by inherited mutations while most are sporadic, driven by unknown causes or by environmental or behavioral factors like obesity,…
Developments in Personalized Medicine and New Options in Breast Cancer Treatment
In this era of personalized medicine the standard "one dose fits all" approach to cancer care has been ineffective leading to treatment failures. Personalized medicine is a new healthcare paradigm that allows physicians to choose treatment methodology optimally based on…
Surgical Treatments of Breast Cancer with Dr. Mary L. Gemignani of MSKCC
We are talking with breast surgeon Dr. Gemignani from MSKCC about surgical treatments for breast cancer.
Coping w/ Toxicity of Chemo During Breast Cancer Treatment w/ Dr. Hope Rugo
Dr. Hope Rugo of UCSF and non-practicing oncologist and breast cancer survivor Dr. Elaine Schattner discuss many side effects of chemotherapy during breast cancer treatment ranging from nail infections, hair loss and hyperpigmentation to chemo induced pain, peripheral neuropathy, chemo…
Understanding Triple Negative/ Inflammatory Breast Cancer
We are talking about Triple Negative / Inflammatory Breast Cancer with Onco-surgeon Dr. Jovita Oruwari of Mercy Clinic St. Louis Cancer and Breast Institute - David C. Pratt Cancer Center. As she appreciates the emotional issues that accompany the disease,…