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What Is Actually Considered “Family History” Or “High Risk” Of Breast Cancer?

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - May 7, 2020 - Genetic testing, Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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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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How Accurate Is Genetic Testing, And When Should You Consider It?

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - April 30, 2020 - Genetic testing, Breast Cancer Research
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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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Our 6 Most Inspiring Takeaways From The School of Breast Oncology

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - December 5, 2019 - Breast Cancer Research, Genetic testing
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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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How The Expanded Guidelines For Genetic Testing May Affect You—And Your Children

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - November 6, 2019 - Genetic testing, Breast Cancer Research
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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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Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Genetic Testing: WBIR Segment

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - April 24, 2019 - Genetic testing, Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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Introducing the Director of Clinical Genetics Services: Imelda G. Margulies MSN, FNP-BCOur Director of Clinical Genetics Service, Imelda G. Margulies, FNP (who is also my beloved wife of 22 years), was featured on WBIR’s Buddy Check 10 series recently. She explained what genetic testing is, how it’s done, and why it’s important.

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Concerns About Genetic Testing Kits For Detecting Breast Cancer Genes

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - November 21, 2018 - Genetic testing, Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Treatment
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You’ve most likely seen the ads on TV for home-kits like 23andMe that can tell you about your ancestry through saliva testing. 23andMe is now offering the ability to give you FDA approved health reports as well, and people are curious if these reports can determine if they carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

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

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

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Read More Aromatase Inhibitors, Awareness, Axillary Radiation for Cancer in the Lymph Nodes, Breast, Breast cancer, Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer, Surgery, TCH and TC, The Nipple Sparing Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

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

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - January 9, 2017 - Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Treatment, Genetic testing
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pink-1821381_640The community of scientists and physicians has made great strides against breast cancer over the past ten years. It has always been my commitment to ensure that every woman with breast cancer benefits from these advances in the fight against breast cancer. Here are four of the eight most recent advances that have had some of the biggest impacts in the fight against breast cancer. We will be discussing the remaining 4 in two weeks.

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My mom has breast cancer. Is it genetic? Will I get breast cancer?

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - September 12, 2016 - Breast Cancer Treatment, Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research, Genetic testing, Knoxville Community, Patient Stories
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pregnant-690735_640Geraldine got her mammogram every year. Her first grandchild was born six years ago she wasn’t going to miss a second of her grandbaby’s life, although, the baby’s mom, Laura, had something to say about that. Geraldine just knew that her grandbaby was God’s gift to her or raising Laura, her daughter, right. And Geraldine wanted to be there for her daughter and to play with her grandbaby. So she got her mammogram every year.

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Breast Cancer in the Age of Genetics: Using DNA to Guide Treatment and Reduce Risk

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - October 27, 2015 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Treatment, Genetic testing
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A Presentation to the East Tennessee Association of Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Treating and Preventing Breast Cancer with DNAJoanne was watching Jurassic Park with her son, Tommy. It was his birthday and he wanted to watch an old movie?! Good grief! Joanne watched the screen as Mr. DNA described how the scientists at Jurassic Park had recreated dinosaurs. Then Joanne wondered if Mr. DNA could recreate dinosaurs, could Mr. DNA cure cancer?

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Dr. Margulies practices sees patients in West Knoxville at Turkey Creek Medical Center, in Powell just off of Emory Road​ adjacent to North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Newport Medical Center.

Dr. Margulies performs surgeries at Tennova’s Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, at Newport Medical Center and at Parkwest Medical Center.

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