Breast News

From Radiological Society of North America; Imaging shows a malignancy easily missed with 2D mammogram and clearly shown with 3D mammography
An interview with Roshni Rao, MD, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery.
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To shine a light on the sometimes complicated process of reconstructive surgery, two leading plastic surgeons at Columbia, Dr. Christine Rohde, and Dr. Thomas Imahiyerobo, take us through their approach, step by step.
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The Ryeom Lab explores and analyzes the differences in tumor environments, and their research has found that these microenvironments differ greatly depending on the organ. Opening up a new understanding of cell environments in various diseases and conditions, from cancers to infertility.
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As advances in breast cancer treatment have allowed for a greater focus on quality of life and breast conservation, the roles of breast and plastic surgery seem to be increasingly intertwined. And all patients have the right to reconstruction after mastectomy.
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An interview with Robert Grant, MD, about what's new in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Grant discusses breast reconstruction, approaches to wound care, innovations and newer types of surgery, the boom in non-surgical treatment, and the exciting future ahead.
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There is a critical need for better collaboration and care between healthcare providers, community leaders, and the public, in order to tackle these issues and reduce cancer through prevention, education, and access.
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We followed breast surgeon Dr. Roshni Rao for the day, and we learned about one of the most important skills a doctor can have: how to talk to patients about cancer.
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New markers found in cancer-associated cells could make it easier for doctors to treat breast cancer, results of a new study published in Cancer Cell suggest. These new types of identifiers will help target chemotherapy by allowing doctors to better differentiate between healthy/normal tissue and cells contributing to cancer.
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Roshni Rao, MD, Chief of Breast Surgery at Columbia, reviews the latest FDA warning related to robotic surgery and mastectomies.
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