by Melanie McDermet, M.S. | Jul 24, 2023
As a genetic counselor, I talk about genetic testing with individuals who have a personal or family history of cancer. We discuss the chance that their cancer or their relative’s cancer might be inherited, and review the option of testing to determine if they carry an...
by Lauren Fisch-Henry | Jun 14, 2023
Click below to play the video from the 2023 Motorcycle Ride Video & Editing donated by Alexandrias Marketing Photos from the 2023 Motorcycle Ride On Sunday, June 11th, the sun was shining and the engines were revving as bikers set out on the 9th Annual Maurer...
by Dr. Barry K. Douglas, MD, FACS | May 15, 2023
Yes, women with implants can certainly get mammograms. Breast implants for cosmetic augmentation reasons can be placed either under the chest muscle or just above the muscle but below the glandular tissue. There are different indications for each placement....
by Katie Vernal | May 12, 2023
After weeks of rain and cold, May 8th brought warm weather and clear blue skies for our 28th Annual Golf Classic, raising over $280,000 for breast health education. Golfers arrived at Mill River Club and Meadow Brook Club to enjoy a wonderful brunch and some...
by Dr. Amy Solan, MD | May 11, 2023
As a radiation oncologist, I find that many breast cancer patients and their family members are anxious when they meet me for the first time. Patients have often already undergone surgery, and many have already met with a medical oncologist to discuss the possibility...
by Dr. Barry K. Douglas, MD, FACS | Apr 18, 2023
Yes, by removing a significant portion of breast tissue during a breast reduction procedure, your risk is lowered by reducing the amount of tissue that could potentially undergo cancerous transformation. There is clearly still a cancer risk since there is plenty of...
