Monthly Archives: April 2012

Breast Cancer is Now Breast CancerS, Foreshadowing a Revolution in Treatment

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

What we currently call breast cancer is now understood as 10 completely separate diseases, according to an international study described as “landmark,” reported here and in major media outlets, including BBC News. Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Jay Harness says this … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Rules Rewritten in Landmark Study

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

As reported, what we currently call breast cancer should be thought of as 10 completely separate diseases, according to an international study described as “landmark.“ As breast cancer surgeon Dr. Jay Harness points out, what will be the results for … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer’s Landmark Moment: It’s Ten Different Diseases

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

What we currently call breast cancer should be thought of as 10 completely separate diseases, according to a landmark study, in this report by the BBC: These findings could transform the way women are diagnosed and treated. The ability to … Continue reading →

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Someone You Know Has a Birthday Soon

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Give that someone the gift of encouragement to schedule her mammogram. Whether her birthday is today, this week or beyond. Call us or any reputable breast clinic and help your friend schedule a mammogram. And please schedule yours too. Image … Continue reading →

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Exercise During Breast Cancer Treatment Improves Patient Quality of Life

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Exercise could be the secret weapon to help breast cancer patients combat common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. This according to a new study discussed in US News & World Report: University of Miami researchers [with lead author … Continue reading →

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Ultrasound Technology Increasingly Used by Breast Cancer and Other Specialists

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Ultrasound is becoming an ever more valuable part of the surgeon’s toolbox, according to a story in today’s The Oncology Report. The report liberally quotes breast cancer surgeon Dr. Jay Harness, an early adopter of ultrasound in breast surgery and … Continue reading →

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Orange County Surgeon Dr. Jay Harness to Speak at Breast Cancer Symposium

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Dr. Jay K. Harness, a peer-recognized breast cancer surgery expert based in Orange County, California, will be speaking at the Annual Society of Breast Disease 2012 Symposium, this year hosted in Dallas, Texas. During the Symposium this Friday, April 13, … Continue reading →

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I’m Breast Cancer Free; Now What?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Three months after her last surgery, Linda Hurtado, a news anchor at WFTS-TV in Tampa Bay, Florida, wonders what comes next in this report: Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments … Continue reading →

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