Breast Cancer Treatment
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No longer does this
diagnosis have to strike fear into the hearts of women.
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No longer does
their body have to be forever changed.
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Dr Foreman practices modern day breast cancer treatment.
Rarely is
mastectomy necessary and breast cancer cure rates remain equally as good.
Only occasionally is full lymph node removal necessary. Dr
Foreman is the only surgeon in this area to do what has now
become the standard of care - Sentinal Lymph Node Biopsy.
Nowadays most breast cancer surgery is actually done as
out-patient surgery with very little disability.
Almost always we work as a team with surgery, radiation
therapy and chemo/hormone therapy to obtain the best results.
All women should follow the American Cancer Society’s
recommendations regarding breast cancer screening
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Monthly BSE (Breast Self
Exam) starting in the 20’s
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Annual Physician Exam
every three years age 20-30 annually
age 40
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Annual Mammography
starting at age 40
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If you have an increased risk - for example a family history
or previous breast cancer - you may need to talk to your
doctor in
regard to frequency and type of screening
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A breast lump must always have a diagnosis.
Don’t be afraid.
Consult a doctor with experience.
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