Monthly Archives: December 2010

Dr. Jay Harness, and the Nation’s First

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

As a pioneer in breast cancer patient care and treatment, Dr. Jay Harness has been at the center of a number of breast cancer treatment advances over the past 30 plus years. Which makes a point. Even early in his … Continue reading →

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43 Percent

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

According to a report at Forbes.com, a survey conducted by the Cancer Support Community found that 43 percent of women do not receive information about breast reconstruction options at the time of their diagnosis. 43%. Nearly half of all women … Continue reading →

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Our Very Best to You This Holiday Season

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

To our readers, patients, and those in the medical community with whom we work everyday, we wish you good health and lives well lived on this Christmas Day. As do you, we will continue to make every day count today, … Continue reading →

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A Breast Cancer Oncologist, Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

From the New York Times, this instructive story on the importance of early breast cancer detection: Dr. Marisa Weiss scheduled her mammogram this spring, just as she does every year… After Dr. Weiss went home, she got a call from … Continue reading →

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The Word List

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

My philosophy is that as my patient, I want you in a position of information strength when faced with a breast cancer diagnosis. I want you to be fully informed of the treatment alternatives available based on your condition. For … Continue reading →

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In Treating Breast Cancer, Time Is Our Friend

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

When this Conversation began we promised to feature medical and health information in the field of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, including surgical options. Our purpose is to share the benefits of thoughtful decision making for any woman faced with … Continue reading →

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iPhone App: Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

The free Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide, available as an iPhone application, is available for download at this link. According to the iPhone Apps store: This app walks you through your breast cancer pathology report and other tests and information that … Continue reading →

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Oncoplastic Reconstructive Breast Cancer Surgery

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

There are books written on the topic of oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, such as this textbook published in 2004, later reviewed by the British Journal of Cancer. You may read the 207 page textbook, or click on … Continue reading →

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