We 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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It’s always my steadfast mission to know which surgical methods will make patients feel more at ease and reassured that their health is in the best hands possible. This is certainly the case when a biopsy or lumpectomy is required.
One of our beloved patients was recently featured in the Citizen Tribune about her experience with DCIS breast cancer. The information in this blog post was gathered from that article:
Whitney Danehy McGowen was 33 years old when she went for a regular checkup with her obstetrician in the late fall of 2017. She mentioned a slight change in her left breast and her obstetrician, while not overly concerned, suggested it was a good reason to get a baseline mammogram since she had a family history of breast cancer.
Read more on Why One Young Mother Choose A Double Mastectomy After DCIS Diagnosis …
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Many patients assume that surgery is the first step towards treatment, and this is true in that doctors do typically recommend surgery to remove a tumor for both early-stage invasive breast cancer and DCIS.
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I am proud to have earned a Certification in Oncoplastic Surgery Education from the School of Oncoplastic Surgery. This is significant for my patients because oncoplastic surgery is considered the most advanced form of breast cancer surgery. It combines surgery to remove the breast cancer with plastic and reconstructive techniques to reshape the breasts for the best possible cosmetic results.
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Women choose to get breast implants either for breast reconstruction after mastectomy or for cosmetic reasons. Recently, there’s been a good deal of news coverage about a connection between breast implants and cancer. This relates to a report that the FDA has released regarding women with breast implants developing a type of cancer called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL.
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One skill that separates me from other surgeons is my ability to leave women flat-chested after a mastectomy if they so desire. For years, medical professionals as well as breast cancer patients adhered to the idea that breast reconstruction is an integral part of breast cancer treatment. However, many patients today are choosing to forego reconstruction and remain breastless after breast cancer surgery.
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Dr. Aaron Margulies & Imeda Margulies, Director of Clinical Genetic Services
My journey as a Breast Surgical Oncologist began in California where I first practiced general surgery in a suburb of San Francisco. General surgery is rewarding, but what I found most fulfilling was counseling and treating patients with breast cancer.
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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.
Read more on Why And When You Should (or Should Not) Get A Second Opinion On Breast Cancer Surgery…
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Surgical procedures to remove breast cancer certainly have come a long way over the years, and dedicated physicians and scientists continue to identify more advanced ways to make breast cancer surgery both more effective and less traumatic. Easier post-op care, less visible scarring, and nipple-sparing procedures are making breast cancer surgery more bearable while also ensuring that the outcomes are more cosmetically pleasing for women.
Read more on Advances In Breast Cancer Surgery—No Stitches, No Staples, Less Scarring & More…
Read More Breast Reconstruction, Hidden Scar surgery, Nipple Sparing MastectomyDear patients and our community—
During this time of the COVID-19 crisis, we want to reassure you that we are taking every precautionary measure to ensure a safe and sanitary practice in order to care for our breast cancer patients who are in need at this time.
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.
We ask that you help us drastically reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in our offices by self-isolating if you or others who you’ve been in contact with have had symptoms of COVID-19, such as a cough or fever. Please note:
Please call our office at 865-692-1610 for further information. We remain committed to caring for and protecting our breast cancer patients in every way possible while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions as necessary.
For more information, read our blog post What You Need To Know About Surgeries During The COVID-19 Pandemic.
Stay safe and take care of one another while we take care of our beloved breast cancer patients.
—Dr. Aaron Margulies, Imelda Margulies, and our entire staff
