Dr Stephen Grobmyer is chair of the oncology unit, professor of surgery and director of breast cancer surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. We catch up with him every year ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to talk about the latest developments in the fight against breast cancer, best practices, and what women can do to minimize their risks.
Highlights:
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The latest guidance for breast cancer treatment
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How quickly you need to act on a breast cancer diagnosis
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Good complementary treatments
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Links between menopause hormone therapy, aka HRT, and breast cancer risk
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HRT after breast cancer
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The BRCA gene and mastectomy
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The tell-tale signs to be on the lookout for
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What’s increasing our risks
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The role of alcohol
Where to find Cleveland Clinic:
Web: ClevelandClinicAbu Dhabi.ae
Instagram: @Clevelandclinicabudhabi