Season 1 · Episode 72
S1 Ep72: Oncology On-The-Go Podcast: De-escalating Breast Cancer Treatment
May 8, 202318m 18s
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Show Notes
Rakhshanda Rahman, MD, FRCS, FACS, interviewed with CancerNetwork® regarding advancements in the systemic and surgical de-escalation of breast cancer treatment, which include wire-free markers that help define the extent of a tumor during surgery.
Rahman, a professor of Breast Surgical Oncology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the medical director of UMC Cancer Center, discussed de-escalation techniques including cryoablation that may aid with de-escalation beyond surgery as well as challenges surrounding physicians’ understanding of how to use new technology and educating patients on the safety and benefits of treatment options.
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Don’t forget to subscribe to the “Oncology On-The-Go” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere podcasts are available.