In this episode (part 1 of 2), Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with a team of MSK experts to demystify three breast cancer treatment options: surgery, radiation, and reconstruction. Breast surgeon Dr. Tracy-Ann Moo explains the difference between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy, and why one isn’t always better than the other. Radiation oncologist Dr. Michael Bernstein discusses the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of breast cancer. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michelle Coriddi describes various breast reconstruction and preservation techniques, which can help patients maintain a positive body image after treatment.

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Episode Highlights:
1:27 - Surgery
7:36 - Radiation
15:10 - Reconstruction 

In this episode (part 1 of 2), <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> speaks with a team of MSK experts to demystify three <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/breast">breast cancer</a> treatment options: <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/breast/treatment/surgery">surgery</a>, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/breast/treatment/radiation-therapy">radiation</a>, and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/breast/reconstruction-prosthesis">reconstruction</a>. Breast surgeon <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/tracy-ann-moo">Dr. Tracy-Ann Moo</a> explains the difference between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy, and why one isn’t always better than the other. Radiation oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/michael-bernstein">Dr. Michael Bernstein</a> discusses the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of breast cancer. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/michelle-coriddi">Dr. Michelle Coriddi</a> describes various breast reconstruction and preservation techniques, which can help patients maintain a positive body image after treatment.
Subscribe to Cancer Straight Talk to be notified when Part 2 airs, covering <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/breast/treatment/systemic-therapy/chemotherapy">chemotherapy</a>, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/breast/treatment/systemic-therapy/hormone-therapy">hormone therapy</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/breast/living-beyond-breast-cancer">survivorship</a> for people with breast cancer.
Episode Highlights: 1:27 - Surgery 7:36 - Radiation 15:10 - Reconstruction

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

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