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Douglas Marks, MD
My doctor has recommended that I consider a breast cancer clinical trial, but the idea of receiving a treatment that is not yet approved makes me nervous. I thought clinical trials were for patients with no further treatment options?
A: Dr. Douglas Marks: Great question. Medical oncology clinical trials can involve enhanced diagnostic testing, medical treatments and lifestyle interventions. They are often a preferred method of … more
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Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS
Q: I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My surgeon says I can choose between breast conservation or a mastectomy. Which is right for me?
When it comes to surgery, women face a choice between breast conservation or a mastectomy. In most cases, patients are given a choice because studies have shown survival rates to be the same for both … more
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Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS
Q: I have had multiple breast biopsies, all “non-cancerous.” Most recently, I had a biopsy with atypical cells (“Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia”). My doctor has told me I am at high risk for breast cancer, what can I do about this?
A: Dr. Shubhada Dhage: Multiple risk factors impact an individual’s risk of developing breast cancer during their lifetime. It is important to understand your risk, because it will be the basis … more
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Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS
Q: I do not have a family history of cancer, when should I get my first mammogram?
The age that a woman should get her first mammogram has certainly become a confusing decision. Let’s remember that today (most) doctors strive for precision and personalized therapy. Each … more
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Consuella Jeune, left, gives breast cancer survivor Dawn Walker a makeover.
Baldwin salon holds glam day for breast cancer survivors
Stephanie Jones has seen the effects breast cancer can have on a person — her mother was diagnosed with it two years ago and two of her clients at Studio Ten31, a Baldwin beauty salon that she … more
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In the 4th Congressional District incumbent Kathleen Rice is being challenged by Ameer Benno.
It’s Kathleen Rice vs. Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District
Republican Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District is challenging incumbent two-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, a Democrat. The Herald asked Benno and Rice questions focusing on issues vital to the residents of the 4th C.D., which encompasses several suburban communities in southern and central Nassau County. more
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Dr. Douglas Marks Attending Physician in the Division of Oncology/Hematology at NYU Winthrop Hospital
My surgeon told me I have stage 0 breast cancer, “DCIS.” Can you explain how a cancer can be stage 0 and what “DCIS” means?
DCIS stands for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ which, in plain language, means cancer that has originated from the duct structures of the breast and has stayed “in place.” In DCIS, the cells … more
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Making strides against breast cancer on L.I.
There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . . more
Breast cancer survivors Lorraine Pace, left, and Geri Barish worked with former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato to pass legislation in 1998 supporting women with breast cancer. They thanked him 20 years later, when they celebrated the decline in cancer rates in Nassau County at Nassau University Medical Center on Monday.
Breast cancer survivors, advocates honored at NUMC for two decades of progress
Breast cancer survivors, advocates and elected officials kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Nassau University Medical Center on Monday, roughly 20 years after former U.S. Sen. Alfonse … more
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Stacey Sager, an “Eyewitness News” reporter, recently served as the emcee for a breakfast in Woodbury to kick off preparations for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 21. The walk is the largest such fundraiser in the country, with tens of thousands of participants each year.
Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach set for Oct. 21
Stacey Sager was diagnosed with breast cancer in the late 1990s, at age 30. She fought the disease, undergoing a double mastectomy, and survived. She reported in 1999 on her diagnosis and treatment … more
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