• Breast Cancer Treatment Part 1: Understanding Surgery, Radiation and Reconstruction

  • Jun 12 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
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Breast Cancer Treatment Part 1: Understanding Surgery, Radiation and Reconstruction

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  • In this episode (part 1 of 2), Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with a team of MSK experts to demystify three breast cancer treatment options: surgery, radiation, and reconstruction. Breast surgeon Dr. Tracy-Ann Moo explains the difference between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy, and why one isn’t always better than the other. Radiation oncologist Dr. Michael Bernstein discusses the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of breast cancer. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michelle Coriddi describes various breast reconstruction and preservation techniques, which can help patients maintain a positive body image after treatment.

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    Episode Highlights:
    1:27 - Surgery
    7:36 - Radiation
    15:10 - Reconstruction

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