Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the next frontier in the march towards finding a cure for breast
Lymphedema: What will happen to my lymph nodes, my armpit and my arm?
Mary had some time to digest the breast cancer diagnosis she certainly did not want to hear, but
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Part 2
Furtherance of my blog post on inflammatory breast cancer from last month. If you have not yet read
What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer and Why Should You Be Aware Of the Symptoms?
Not all forms of breast cancer present with an obvious lump. Lumps are not usually physically apparent with
No Lump Doesn’t Mean No Breast Cancer
“I don’t have a lump, so there’s no way I can have breast cancer.” This statement reflects a
Oncoplatic Surgery for Breast Cancer
This past week Dr. Lygas traveled to Las Vegas to participate in another oncoplastic surgery course continuing in
Tamoxifen Reduces the Risk of Recurrence or Developing Some Breast Cancers
It is well known that women, who have breast cancer with certain biology, will benefit after their breast
What are Papillomas and Why do They Need to be Excised?
If you feel a lump in your breast or have nipple discharge, don’t automatically assume you have breast
Breast Implants and Lymphoma
Women choose to get breast implants, either for breast reconstruction but more overwhelmingly for cosmetic reasons. Recently there
Concerns About Genetic Testing Kits for Detecting Breast Cancer Genes
You've most likely seen on TV, ads for home kits like 23andMe and Ancestry.com about your ancestry through
What You Need to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
American Society of Breast Surgeons recommended that all breast cancer patients should be offered genetic testing...
Clearing up the Confusion Over Recent Mammography Guidelines
American College of Physicians (ACP) new screening guidelines recommend mammography screenings for women starting...