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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The 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.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - November 28, 2014 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Treatment, Knoxville Community, Patient Stories

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Susan was aghast. She had breast cancer. But she did everything right. She ate her fruits and vegetables. She went jogging every day. She even read her Bible devotional before going to bed every night. Her faith in a just God, who is fair and good was as strong as ever, but, still life just wasn’t fair. She cried as her husband held her lovingly, letting her know he would be with her every step of the way.

Don’t Take My Blood Pressure in That Arm!

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - April 24, 2014 - Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Treatment

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Lymphedema can be a problem worse than a cold rain in spring. Lymphedema is swelling of the arm that can occur after breast cancer surgery and is akin to your kitchen sink sponge soaked with water.

Guardian Angels and the Touch of Your Lover’s Hand

Posted by Dr. Aaron G. Margulies - February 27, 2014 - Breast Cancer Surgery

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I would like to end our talk with a story of angels, of faith and of love. It is my story. It begins with the love of my wife; it ends with her love and the strength, the support, and the life giving energy that she is to me.

My story begins with a spot – a spot on my shoulder. Each day I would look at this spot and then one day, it changed. I recall my wife telling me to wear sunblock on numerous occasions, but I am a doctor, so I could never get cancer.