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This article originally appeared NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters. By Amanda Torres Follow @x NEW YORK - Women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will likely have surgery as part of their treatment. Some patients may have a choice between breast-conservation surgery – also known as a lumpectomy – or removing the entire breast, a mastectomy. But the decision for what kind of surgery to get isn’t always simple. Factors that may impact their decision include fear of recurrence, ability to undergo radiation, and having a genetic predisposition for breast cancer. For patients who have a breast cancer diagnosis, there can be a lot to consider in terms of choices for treatment,” says Dr. Arith Reyes, a surgeon specializing in breast cancer and benign breast diseases at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester. “But the good news is that we have reliable studies that may help guide people in their decision-making proce...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month This article originally appeared NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters. By Amanda Torres  Manhattan Voice  October 22, 2024 Follow @x NEW YORK - Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among all women in the United States, with an estimated 300,000 new cases in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). But the good news is that we have more tools than ever to help screen for breast cancer. “Cases that we find early are treatable,” says Dr. Katja Pinker-Domenig, chief of the Division of Breast Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. “If somebody has a diagnosis of breast cancer, the sooner we can address the problem, the better.” In April 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its screening guidelines, recommending that women who are at average risk for breast cancer begin breast cancer screening at age 40. Also, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires m...