Dr. Sirinya Prasertvit, breast surgeon, explains how she approaches a patient's treatment plan when they're diagnosed with breast cancer. The two main options for surgery include a lumpectomy or a mastectomy.
Shelley knows breast cancer all too well. It’s in her family history with her mom being a three-time survivor. While most people get mammograms annually, she gets check-ups every six months and she believes that saved her life.
Symptoms of breast cancer are different for each person, and in some cases, even invisible or nonexistent. That's why mammograms are so important!
Here are the five truths every woman should know about breast cancer.
3D mammography allows doctors to detect breast cancer early, which can lead to better outcomes for the patient.