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Tuesday, October, 07, 2008

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Treating the Elderly Patient with Breast Cancer

The average lifespan of the American woman continues to rise well past 80 years. Assuming a healthy heart and no other major medical illnesses, the chance for breast cancer is still present. Women over 70 have been under-represented in clinical trials, and there is still a little controversy about mammography for elderly women (which I believe... Read moreChevron

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Treating the Younger Patient with Breast Cancer: Pay Attention to Fertility Issues

Both elderly patient and younger patients present special challenges for doctors. In the case of a younger patient there is a great deal of emotional intensity to the first meetings, and I find that an initial visit (usually 2 hours) is not enough time, and arrange for a follow up visit. Most younger patients benefit significantly from adjuvant... Read moreChevron

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From an Oncologist's Notebook: Emailing My Patients

Not all doctors email patients, nor for that matter do all doctors email each other - but I have found it to be helpful for many patients. Not all patients have my email account, but for some patients for whom it seems appropriate I have given out my office email address.   Being able to email other doctors has been a huge blessing and a... Read moreChevron

Improving Survival in Breast Cancer: Lignans in your Diet? Vitamin D?

I am pondering the announcement of a study to be discussed next weekend on Vitamin D and breast cancer.  I'm starting to look through the ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) abstracts on breast cancer looking for some exciting news - this study has received the most press... Read moreChevron

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