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4 Reasons To Elevate Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - October 22, 2018 - Cancer Survival

October may be the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but we passionately believe that everyone can be taking steps to raise awareness about breast cancer every month of the year.

Currently, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, and 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Fortunately, over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today. My beloved Aunt Laura and many of my cherished patients are among those survivors.

Join Us At The 10th Annual Pink Ribbon Celebration With Chris Blue and Leann Morgan

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - October 17, 2018 - Cancer Survival, Knoxville Community

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I am proud to be a sponsor for the 10th Annual Pink Ribbon Celebration on October 30th, at the Grande Event Center off Merchants Road from 6 — 9:00 p.m. I and my staff will be in the good company of breast cancer survivors and supporters, as well as comedian Leann Morgan and Chris Blue, winner of The Voice in 2017.

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.

What You Need To Know About The AHA’s Warning About Breast Cancer Treatments

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - February 14, 2018 - Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer Survival

You may have heard that the American Heart Association issued a warning recently saying that life-saving breast cancer therapies like chemotherapy and radiation may cause heart failure or other serious cardiac problems, sometimes years after treatment.

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.

Chemotherapy Before Surgery? But I Want My Cancer Gone! Part I

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - April 17, 2017 - Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer Survival

Breast cancer belongs in the garbage can. Period.
Breast cancer needs to be cut out and thrown away. Done. The end.

If only it were that simple. Many surgeons will tell you that it is that simple. Just cut out the tumor and be done with it. But breast cancer is a very complex disease that requires a mosaic of treatments from a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the destruction of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Survivors and Pregnancy: Be POSITIVE!

Posted by - March 10, 2017 - Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer Survival

You survived breast cancer and now you want to get pregnant. Is it safe? Will the cancer come back? Will my baby be healthy?

First, let’s review what you went through to survive breast cancer. You had a mammogram, which radiates your breasts. You had surgery and a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, which puts radiation into your breast and lymph nodes. You may have had Whole Breast Radiation Therapy, which put lots of radiation into your breast. You probably had chemotherapy. And you are currently taking tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen pill.

Life-Saving Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer, Part II

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - January 20, 2017 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer Survival, Genetic testing

We continue to explore some of the best advances in the treatment of breast cancer; advances that help women not only kill cancer but to also live normal, healthy lives after treatment.

I’ve Beaten Breast Cancer. Now What?

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - October 24, 2016 - Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer Survival, Patient Stories

Josephine took her last dose of radiation therapy, got dressed, and walked down the hallway. The staff and other cancer survivors were waiting for her. She strode towards them, feeling like a Cheshire Cat with a smile a mile wide. She enjoyed every step. She enjoyed every congratulation. She enjoyed every good cheer. She grabbed the hammer and rung the bell. She was done. Her journey to beat breast cancer was complete.

Fighting breast cancer takes a lot of energy and determination. Many days just wipe you out and some days you just cry. At the end of the journey, the air is fresh, the sky is blue and the sun is brighter than it ever was.

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 your excellent care.”

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Samuel

“Thank you for all you’ve done to teach me along this incredible journey.”

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Kaitlin

“I find it very comforting to have my surgeon pray with me and for me and call me himself to give reports on my condition. Thank you!”

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Mary

“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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