DCIS is a form of noninvasive breast cancer that occurs in the milk ducts of the breast. Despite a high cure rate of 98%, it can eventually develop into a malignant tumor. This is why seeking treatment early and understanding your treatment options is so important.
It’s a common assumption that the genetic risks of breast cancer, in particular, are passed from mother to daughter, or mother to son. But a father can also pass the genetic traits on to his daughter or son. To truly understand if you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer that may affect you, you’ll want to look at your complete family history, including your father’s side of the family.
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Genetic testing is an increasingly important topic in both breast cancer research as well as the prevention and treatment of the disease. The most important and well-known inherited genetic factors that influence your risk for breast cancer are mutations in the genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2.
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As we’re all doing our best adapting to current recommendations to stay at home and avoid going anywhere that isn’t absolutely essential, we also know that many things don’t hit the “pause” button just because our daily habits do.
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During the current COVID-19 crisis, we want to reassure you that we are taking every precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our breast cancer patients and our staff.
In adherence to the American College of Surgeons’ guidelines, we are committed and equipped to perform emergent or urgent surgical procedures, while non-urgent and elective surgeries will be rescheduled at a further date once restrictions have been lifted.
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It’s a proven fact that the earlier breast cancer is detected the more successful treatment often is. For that reason, awareness campaigns that urge women to do at-home self-exams are a great resource for educating women on how to check for any lumps in their breasts. However, a formal breast self-examination is not necessary. Just paying attention to your breasts when showering is usually good enough.
The world of breast cancer research and treatment is always changing, so staying on top of the most up-to-date advances in providing patient care simply must be a continual pursuit.
For that reason, Dr. Aaron Margulies, Breast Surgical Oncologist, and his wife Imelda Margulies, FNP and Director of Clinical Genetics Services, recently attended and received diplomas from the School of Breast Oncology in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Medical guidelines about who should be advised to have genetic testing for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer have long been difficult to pin down. For example, most recently, the American Society of Breast Surgeons released updated guidelines advising that testing should be made available to all patients with a personal history of breast cancer.
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Imelda & me at Knoxville’s Real Men Wear Pink launch event on 8/27/19.
Once again, I’m proud to be part of the ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign, which is a movement and a fundraiser that’s very dear to our hearts. Every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society save lives, and I’m one of several local men striving to raise awareness and make a difference in East Tennessee and beyond.
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American Cancer Society, Knoxville Real Men Wear Pink, Making Strides breast cancer walk KnoxvilleWe consider it an honor to serve each and every patient who entrusts their health to us, and we’re constantly awed by the amazing attitudes of our patients. For example, a dear patient recently shared this list about the 7 advantages she’s discovered since having a double-mastectomy:
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