S2 E13: Breast Cancer: Risks, Screenings and Treatment Considerations

It's October, which means we're kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This week, Dr. Randy Hines II goes on call with Dr. April Spencer, a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, specifically for breast cancer patients. Together, they discuss everything you need to know about breast cancer including information regarding mammograms, screenings, next steps after abnormalities and more. What you can expect in this episode:

 

3:35 - Journey to becoming a Breast Surgeon

4:45 - Job of a Breast Surgeon

6: 35 - When to get screened for breast cancer

12:00 - Screening vs. diagnostic imaging

15:15 - Who has an increased risk for breast cancer

18:00 - Abnormal mammogram next steps 

21:44 - Role of genetics in treatment

23:35 - Mastectomies   

27:40 - Insurance coverage 

29:55 - Treatment expectations 

35:10 - Early screenings

36”45 - Words of wisdom

39:20 - Randy’s Random Questions 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“The lives that I feel like I can impact the most, are with those who look the most like me.” - Dr. April Spencer

“It’s the education that will give us better outcomes.” - Dr. April Spencer

“It’s not about vanity, it’s about sanity” [when talking about mastectomies] - Dr. April Spencer

 

"Be aware of your anatomy." - Dr. April Spencer

“If you see something, say something.” - Dr. April Spencer

 

 

About Dr. April Spencer:

Dr. April Spencer is the Founder and Chief Operating Surgeon of Dr. Spencer’s Global Breast Health & Wellness Center. She is a board certified general surgeon and completed a Breast Surgery Fellowship At MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a breast surgical expert, she  provides 100% breast surgical services to women, men and adolescents. Dr. Spencer has recently launched her own makeup and skincare line, https://www.taylormadecosmetics.online/. 

 

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Contact Dr. April Spencer: https://www.draprilspencer.com/ 

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Breast Cancer Support Groups: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-support-groups