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Years ago breast cancer surgery was greatly disfiguring and often dibilitating. With new research and detection techniques, most breast cancer patients are now candidates for breast conserving and minimally invasive surgeries. Sentinal lymph node biopsies, and techniques such as onco-plastic surgery are discussed in this segment.
Broadcast History
October 25 2007
WSKG Radio
in All Things Considered and Morning Edition
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Breast Care: an update
Thursday, Oct. 25 - Surgical Options
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Nobody wants to be told they have breast cancer. But, more and more, with advances in screening, diagnosis, and treatments the word "hope" is being used.
"For the first time ever we?ve seen a decrease in the risk of dying from breast cancer over the last decade."
"No longer is it a death sentence and so no one should be afraid to get screened because they?re afraid of what might be found because the sooner we get it the more likely you?re just going to live a long, healthy life."
Two Breast Cancer Surgeons in Binghamton, New York, Dr. Michael J. Farrell and Dr. Janet Muhich, spoke with me about some recent advancements in surgical options for treating breast cancers.
(Surgeon Michael J. Farrell) "One of the things I try to impress on patients when we discuss surgical options for their t...
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