October 30, 2015
Wanda’s Breast Cancer Journey
Wanda’s Breast Cancer Journey
Wanda, a 70-year-old breast cancer survivor, comes from a long line of fighters, of go-getters and of hard workers. So when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2013, she knew that she had to fight in the battle against cancer.
Wanda hopes that she will stay in remission and knows that for the rest of her life she will need to go in for check-ups regularly. She’s thankful that her breast health nurse navigator and now dear friend, Brenda, is there for her.
When asked if she had any advice to give someone newly-diagnosed with cancer Wanda said “Live the best life that you can live, do everything the doctor says and try not to let the cancer change you.”
October 17, 2018
Ask the Expert: Advances in Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Erika Hamilton, MD, Director of the Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Research Program at Sarah Cannon, shares the exciting advancements in the research and treatment of triple negative breast cancer. “There have been several exciting developments in breast cancer research, including promising data for immunotherapy and targeted treatments for patients with triple negative breast cancer,” […]
October 26, 2015
BRCA Mutations in Cancer: What to Know
When Angelina Jolie opted to undergo a double mastectomy after genetic testing revealed she carried the BRCA1 gene, it sparked a lot of conversations. Many now wonder what genetic testing would reveal about their own risks. Learn more about the BRCA mutations and guidelines for genetic testing. About BRCA1 and BRCA2 Both BRCA1 (on chromosome 17) and BRCA2 (on […]
October 05, 2018
Ask the Expert: Common Questions about Oncoplastic Surgery
Alexander Nguyen, MD, FACS, CLT, Plastic Surgeon at Reconstructive Microsurgery and Lymphedema Associates practicing at Medical City Healthcare, a part of Sarah Cannon, The Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, addresses some of the most commonly asked questions that patients may have about oncoplastic surgery. Why is oncoplastic surgery important? For certain stage breast cancers, breast […]
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