<p>Think mastectomy guarantees better survival? Dr. Ettienne reveals surprising 20-year data showing breast conservation surgery actually offers slightly better outcomes for small tumors. Learn why fear-based decisions may not serve you best, how to evaluate your options objectively, and why individualized care matters more than one-size-fits-all approaches. 🎧</p>

Think mastectomy guarantees better survival? Dr. Ettienne reveals surprising 20-year data showing breast conservation surgery actually offers slightly better outcomes for small tumors. Learn why fear-based decisions may not serve you best, how to evaluate your options objectively, and why individualized care matters more than one-size-fits-all approaches. 🎧

Fear vs. Facts: Making the Right Choice Between Mastectomy and Breast Conservation

Welcome to Breast Cancer Decoded: Where Medical Expertise Meets Real-Life Triumph
When one of Cape Town’s most respected breast cancer surgeon joins forces with a remarkable survivor who defied impossible odds, the result is ground-breaking conversations that could save lives.
They tackle all the topics around breast cancer from the risk factors one should look out for, diagnosis and treatment strategies.  

Meet your hosts: Dr. Ettienne J Myburgh, the pioneering oncology surgeon who established PACSO – South Africa’s first integrated multidisciplinary surgical oncology unit. Based at Mediclinic Panorama, he’s revolutionizing cancer care through personalized medicine and educates thousands through his YouTube channel covering breast cancer topics.
Lori-Ann Biebuyck received the devastating Stage 4 HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis with liver metastasis in October 2018. Against overwhelming odds she had a complete response from her treatment, becoming what her doctor called a ”medical unicorn.” Her journey inspired ”Hats by Lori,” a thriving initiative that has donated thousands of beautiful handmade hats to cancer units across South Africa, restoring confidence and dignity to women undergoing treatment.

Join them in a journey where the myths are debunked, facts are deciphered and breast cancer is decoded in a way that you can understand.

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Welcome to Breast Cancer Decoded: Where Medical Expertise Meets Real-Life Triumph When one of Cape Town’s most respected breast cancer surgeon joins forces with a remarkable survivor who defied impossible odds, the result is ground-breaking conversations that could save lives. They tackle all the topics around breast cancer from the risk factors one should look out for, diagnosis and treatment strategies. Meet your hosts: Dr. Ettienne J Myburgh, the pioneering oncology surgeon who established PACSO – South Africa’s first integrated multidisciplinary surgical oncology unit. Based at Mediclinic Panorama, he’s revolutionizing cancer care through personalized medicine and educates thousands through his YouTube channel covering breast cancer topics. Lori-Ann Biebuyck received the devastating Stage 4 HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis with liver metastasis in October 2018. Against overwhelming odds she had a complete response from her treatment, becoming what her doctor called a ”medical unicorn.” Her journey inspired ”Hats by Lori,” a thriving initiative that has donated thousands of beautiful handmade hats to cancer units across South Africa, restoring confidence and dignity to women undergoing treatment. Join them in a journey where the myths are debunked, facts are deciphered and breast cancer is decoded in a way that you can understand.

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Fear vs. Facts: Making the Right Choice Between Mastectomy and Breast Conservation