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Why You Need To Know About HBOC Week and Previvor Day

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - September 24, 2018 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research

The last week of September is National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Week, and October 3rd is National Previvor Day. These are both important events to raise awareness about hereditary cancer and the importance of BRCA gene testing. Millions of people carry an inherited BRCA gene mutation or have a family history of cancer, but many remain unaware of their risk. National HBOC Week and Previvor Day aim to change that.

Story Of Hope: Aunt Laura Is Thriving 7 Years After Diagnosis

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - August 27, 2018 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Cancer Survival

I know first-hand what it’s like when a family goes through a diagnosis of breast cancer. My beloved aunt, Laura Margulies, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October, 2011, after a routine mammogram detected a tumor in her left breast.

Why And When You Should (or Should Not) Get A Second Opinion On Breast Cancer Surgery

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - July 31, 2018 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Surgery

The New York Times recently published an article written by a breast cancer survivor who was advocating that women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer seek second opinions about their treatment options. The author, Elizabeth Bennett, began her breast cancer journey when an acute pain in her breast sent her to the emergency room.

Why Breast MRI’s Are Controversial For Detecting Breast Cancer

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - July 20, 2018 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis

There are many methods of screening for and detecting breast cancer, which can be confusing for patients. Screening and detection methods include mammography, ultrasound, fine needle aspiration, core needle biopsy, and breast magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. The Breast MRI is currently one of the most controversial methods of screening for breast cancer.

What Are Papillomas And Why Do They Need To Be Excised?

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - June 20, 2018 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis

If you feel a lump in your breast, or have nipple discharge, don’t automatically assume you have breast cancer. There are benign breast conditions that can also cause lumps and bloody nipple discharge, such as an intraductal papilloma. This is a small, non-cancerous tumor that forms in a milk duct in the breast, most commonly in women between the ages 35 and 55. There are no known risk factors to indicate which women might be more likely to develop an intraductal papilloma.

TN Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Serves Lower Income Women

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - May 24, 2018 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Treatment

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S. in 2018, along with 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (DCIS) breast cancer. Approximately 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer & Why Should You Be Aware Of The Symptoms?

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - May 4, 2018 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis

As we discussed in No Lump Doesn’t Mean No Breast Cancer, not all forms of breast cancer present with an obvious lump. Lumps aren’t usually physically apparent with Inflammatory Breast Cancer, which is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - August 16, 2017 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Treatment

My breast is red and hot. OMG! Dr. Google says I have Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Do I?

Dr. Google may be brilliant, but Dr. Google never graduated from medical school, where a student learns the fine art of the physical examination. Dr. Google never learned how to perform a physical examination and has never actually examined anyone. Dr. Google doesn’t always know what he’s talking about.

How to Read Your Breast MRI Report

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - June 5, 2017 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer Survival

An MRI of the breast is perhaps the best method we have to evaluate your breasts for the presence of a cancer. However, breast MRIs are also the most expensive method to evaluate the breast. And therefore they are not used as a screening tool. Breast MRIs are used to either add additional information to mammography when a mammogram is unclear. A mammogram may be unclear if the mammogram is dense, that is if the report of your mammogram describes heterogeneously dense breast or extremely dense breast. Likewise, if there is an abnormality on the mammogram it may need further evaluation with a breast MRI.

My Breasts are Dense. Now What?

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - February 10, 2017 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Treatment

Dense breasts make the detection of small breast cancers on mammography a challenge. Breast tissue is white on a mammogram and fatty tissue is black on a mammogram. The density of a mammogram is based on the amount of black vs. white tissue and is described as fatty replaced, having scattered fibroglandular densities, heterogeneously dense, or extremely dense.

During my cancer journey you and Lisa traveled it with me. Words cannot express my appreciation for all that both of you have done. You both have always encouraged, loved and shown compassion with understanding for me.

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Rebecca

“Thank you for the excellent care I received as a patient under our care. I appreciate the kindness, utmost consideration and prompt treatment. I would definitely spread the word to friends and family.”

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Lola

You are a very wonderful doctor, very kind and sweet. I want to thank you for praying for me before I had my surgery. You don’t find many doctors like you that believe in prayer, I believe in prayer. May God bless you.

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Heather

Thank you for the excellent care I received as a patient under your care. I appreciate the kindness, utmost consideration and prompt treatment. I would definitely spread the word to friends and family.

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Jessica

Thank you for being the exceptional doctor. By this I mean your thorough explanations, your caring manner and your hugs! I felt completely relaxed in your hands!

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