Breast Cancer Surgery

Prof. Joan Buckley and Pandora Groth learn about Type 2 Diabetes - how it’s diagnosed, treated, and managed. And don’t worry — this show is sugar-free... but packed with plenty of sweet info! They speak with Dr. Daniel J. Cox, a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Inte ... Show More

Today, we’re turning up the heat… and for some women, you’ll see that we are doing so quite literally! We’re talking about menopause — the natural life stage that brings hot flashes, mood swings, and the occasional urge to put your freezer to better use. But don’t sweat it — Dr. ... Show More

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about diverticulitis. It’s a condition that affects the digestive tract and can cause some serious discomfort. So, if you’ve ever wondered why your gut seems to have a mind of its own — or why beans might be giving you more drama than your in-laws — ... Show More

In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses breast cancer.  Topics covered include: approach to the history and physical exam of breast masses indications for breast imaging and biopsy staging invasive cancer management of breast cancer surgery for primary tumors surgery for axil ... Show More

I am so grateful to Dr. Anne Peled for coming on the show to share her story and expertise on breast cancer. She explains how to do a self-exam at home, tells us the warning signs to be aware of, shares what we can do to reduce our risk of breast cancer, and so much more. Dr. Pel ... Show More

While you are likely aware of BRCA mutations as a significant risk factor for development of breast cancer (60-80% lifetime risk), there are many other pathogenic gene variants that have been identified in recent years. The surgical treatment of women with hereditary breast cance ... Show More

From September 30, 2008: Actress Christina Applegate opens up about her battle with cancer and her radical decision to remove both breasts. Oncologist, Dr. Philomena McAndrew, explains the breast cancer gene and provides treatment recommendations. Nancy Brinker, founder of the Su ... Show More

Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, is a precursor lesion to invasive breast cancer; however, not all DCIS becomes invasive cancer. Given our inability to accurately determine which DCIS lesions will progress, current clinical management consists of surgical resection for everyone ... Show More

Miss Angeliki McAllister trained as a breast surgeon, initially focusing on procedures to remove cancers and refashion patients’ breasts. Now she is developing a non-operative clinical role, bringing together the many kinds of expertise which women experiencing breast cancer need ... Show More

In this episode, we delve into the unique challenges that breast cancer survivors confront in their journey to wellness. Dr. Lidia Schapira, Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of Cancer Survivorship at the Stanford Comprehensive ... Show More

#446: On today's episode we are joined by Dr. Kelly Killeen. Dr. Killeen is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Today we discuss plastic surgery secrets, trends, and current procedure protocols.  

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Harold (Hal) Burstein is an internationally renowned breast cancer expert. In this episode, Hal discusses a broad range of topics related to breast ... Show More