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Prophylactic Surgery for Women at High Risk: Part 1

Prophylactic Surgery for Women at High Risk: Part 1

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast


Prophylactic Surgery for Women at High Risk: Part 1

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Alan Stolier is a surgeon at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans. He has more than 35 years of experience in surgical oncology. He specializes in the surgical treatment of breast cancer and is a pioneer in the development of nipple-sparing mastectomy. Dr. Stolier also focuses on breast cancer genetics and the associated care of women who have a BRCA gene mutation.
Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Stolier talk about:

how much each type of prophylactic surgery (breast, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus) can reduce risk

who is most likely to benefit from prophylactic surgery

women who shouldn’t consider prophylactic surgery

whether there is an optimal age for prophylactic surgery


Listen to part 2 of the series.
Released:
Oct 19, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. Breastcancer.org podcasts offer unique insights on prevention, treatment, research, and other breast cancer topics from our medical experts and invited guests.