Breast Cancer: After Diagnosis, a Doctor is Guided by a Surgeon and Patient
Update: 2023-10-31
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Dr. Mariam Said is used to being on the other side of the examining table. When she learns that she has breast cancer, an unexpected bond with her surgeon helps her take charge of the situation. Surgeon Dr. Christine Teal, who had preventative mastectomies herself, helps Mariam chart a path forward.
Dr. Teal believes that each patient should make decisions that make sense for them and their lives. Options for many breast cancer patients include radiation, chemotherapy, and in some cases, a mastectomy. Dr. Teal shares her own inspiring story and decision-making process as she helps Mariam navigate critical treatment decisions. Mariam shares how the experience changed and even enhanced her life.
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