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S2 E13: Breast Cancer: Risks, Screenings and Treatment Considerations
It's October, which means we're kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This week, Dr. Randy Hines II goes on call with Dr. April Spencer, a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, specifically for breast cancer patients. Together, they discuss everything you need to know about breast cancer including information regarding mammograms, screenings, next steps after abnormalities and more. What you can expect in this episode:
3:35 - Journey to becoming a Breast Surgeon
4:45 - Job of a Breast Surgeon
6: 35 - When to get screened for breast cancer
12:00 - Screening vs. diagnostic imaging
15:15 - Who has an increased risk for breast cancer
18:00 - Abnormal mammogram next steps
21:44 - Role of genetics in treatment
23:35 - Mastectomies
27:40 - Insurance coverage
29:55 - Treatment expectations
35:10 - Early screenings
36”45 - Words of wisdom
39:20 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“The lives that I feel like I can impact the most, are with those who look the most like me.” - Dr. April Spencer
“It’s the education that will give us better outcomes.” - Dr. April Spencer
“It’s not about vanity, it’s about sanity” [when talking about mastectomies] - Dr. April Spencer
"Be aware of your anatomy." - Dr. April Spencer
“If you see something, say something.” - Dr. April Spencer
About Dr. April Spencer:
Dr. April Spencer is the Founder and Chief Operating Surgeon of Dr. Spencer’s Global Breast Health & Wellness Center. She is a board certified general surgeon and completed a Breast Surgery Fellowship At MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a breast surgical expert, she provides 100% breast surgical services to women, men and adolescents. Dr. Spencer has recently launched her own makeup and skincare line, https://www.taylormadecosmetics.online/.
On Call With Dr. Randy Demographic Survey: Take the survey.
Contact Dr. Randy Hines II: https://www.drrandymd.com
IG: @_drrandy
FB: @HinesEntertainment
LinkedIn: Dr. Randy Hines II
Twitter: @_DrRandy
TikTok: @_drrandy
Contact Dr. April Spencer: https://www.draprilspencer.com/
IG: @dr.aprilspencer
FB: Dr. April Spencer
Breast Cancer Support Groups: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-support-groups
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It's October, which means we're kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This week, Dr. Randy Hines II goes on call with Dr. April Spencer, a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, specifically for breast cancer patients. Together, they discuss everything you need to know about breast cancer including information regarding mammograms, screenings, next steps after abnormalities and more. What you can expect in this episode:
3:35 - Journey to becoming a Breast Surgeon
4:45 - Job of a Breast Surgeon
6: 35 - When to get screened for breast cancer
12:00 - Screening vs. diagnostic imaging
15:15 - Who has an increased risk for breast cancer
18:00 - Abnormal mammogram next steps
21:44 - Role of genetics in treatment
23:35 - Mastectomies
27:40 - Insurance coverage
29:55 - Treatment expectations
35:10 - Early screenings
36”45 - Words of wisdom
39:20 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“The lives that I feel like I can impact the most, are with those who look the most like me.” - Dr. April Spencer
“It’s the education that will give us better outcomes.” - Dr. April Spencer
“It’s not about vanity, it’s about sanity” [when talking about mastectomies] - Dr. April Spencer
"Be aware of your anatomy." - Dr. April Spencer
“If you see something, say something.” - Dr. April Spencer
About Dr. April Spencer:
Dr. April Spencer is the Founder and Chief Operating Surgeon of Dr. Spencer’s Global Breast Health & Wellness Center. She is a board certified general surgeon and completed a Breast Surgery Fellowship At MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a breast surgical expert, she provides 100% breast surgical services to women, men and adolescents. Dr. Spencer has recently launched her own makeup and skincare line, https://www.taylormadecosmetics.online/.
On Call With Dr. Randy Demographic Survey: Take the survey.
Contact Dr. Randy Hines II: https://www.drrandymd.com
IG: @_drrandy
FB: @HinesEntertainment
LinkedIn: Dr. Randy Hines II
Twitter: @_DrRandy
TikTok: @_drrandy
Contact Dr. April Spencer: https://www.draprilspencer.com/
IG: @dr.aprilspencer
FB: Dr. April Spencer
Breast Cancer Support Groups: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-support-groups