Understanding The Factors That Determine Breast Cancer Type And Subtype
Breast cancer is a complex disease affecting millions of women worldwide. It can be overwhelming to understand, given its various types, subtypes, and treatment options. This article shall explore the different types of breast cancer and how tumor characteristics, hormone receptor status, and HER2 status determine a woman’s cancer type. Invasive vs. Non-Invasive Breast Cancer: […]
What Stage is My Breast Cancer?
When you are first diagnosed, your doctor will determine your “clinical stage”, which is based on a number of things. As of January 1, 2018, the biology, or receptor status of breast cancer cells, became part of staging. All breast cancers will have the receptor status determined by a pathologist, who will determine if the […]
What does “fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon” mean and why should I choose one for my care?
Have you heard the term “fellowship-trained” and always wondered what that mean? A fellowship is extended training beyond residency that a physician chooses to complete in order to sub-specialize within their field. There are many different types of fellowships in medicine that a physician can pursue depending on where their passions lie. For example, if […]
