Join us as Sandhya Pruthi, MD talks us through basics of breast cancer, specifically how to share a new diagnosis with a patient, the spectrum of disease from favorable to more aggressive, and the basics of what to expect with initial treatment. Feel more confident sharing a new diagnosis of breast cancer and supporting your patients through this journey.

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Show Segments

00:00 Introduction

02:18 Getting to Know Dr Sandhya Pruthi

09:49 Picks of the Week

12:35 Case 1: Diagnosis and Treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

21:24 Risk Stratification and Active Surveillance for DCIS

23:43 Genetic Testing Recommendations

28:08 Case 2: Evaluation and Diagnosis of a Breast Lump

39:14 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

47:49 Initial Management of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)

48:19 Preoperative Discussion and MRI

49:19 Lumpectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

50:16 Radiation and Hormonal Adjuvant Therapy

51:46 Considerations for Chemotherapy

55:51 Signs of Late Recurrence or Metastasis

58:20 Screening Guidelines and Age

01:02:25 Importance of Breast Self-Awareness

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