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.
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Inspiration (And Humor) From A Double-Mastectomy Patient
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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Benefits of double mastectomyHematoma Ultrasound Guided Lumpectomy Is Less Invasive And More Comfortable For Patients
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.
Why One Young Mother Choose A Double Mastectomy After DCIS Diagnosis
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.
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BRCA gene, breast cancer genetic testing, DCIS, Knoxville breast cancer surgeonCan Some Types Of Breast Cancer Be Cured Without Surgery?
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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her2-positive breast cancer, Triple Negative Breast CancerMy Latest Certification Will Help Me Deliver The Best Possible Cosmetic Results
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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Breast Reconstruction, Oncoplastic Breast SurgeonWhat You Need To Know About Breast Implants And Lymphoma
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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breast implants, Breast ReconstructionRespecting A Woman’s Choice To “Go Flat”
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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Breast Reconstruction, going flat surgeryWhat Differentiates Me From My Peers?
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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breast surgical oncologist, Hidden Scar surgery, Oncoplastic Breast SurgeonWhy And When You Should (or Should Not) Get A Second Opinion On 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.
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