Monthly Archives: May 2013

Study: Law Requiring Patient Insurance Benefit Tied to More Breast Reconstruction

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

More breast cancer patients underwent reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy following enactment of the Federal Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act in January 1999, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie’s Aunt Dies of Breast Cancer, BRCA Genetic Risk Again Highlighted

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Less than two weeks after Angelina Jolie publicly described her decision to have a double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer, her aunt, Debbie Martin, died of the disease in Escondido, California, as reported … Continue reading →

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A Book Of New Insight: For Couples Recovering From Breast Cancer Together

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

The New York Times reports on a new book that offers insightful advice for couples together recovering from a partner’s cancer. The book, And in Health: A Guide for Couples Facing Cancer Together, is authored by Dan Shapiro, professor of … Continue reading →

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The Promise of Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Response to a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Upon receiving results of genetic testing disclosing the presence of the BRCA gene mutation – indicating an increased risk of contracting breast cancer – what occurs if the patient considers preventative – sometimes referred to as prophylactic – mastectomy? In … Continue reading →

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A Defining Moment: Angelina Jolie and Her Disclosure of Preventive Mastectomy

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Earlier this week Angelina Jolie went public with her decision to undergo a double mastectomy based on her genetic risk. As the New York Times frames the moment: One of the defining moments in the history of breast cancer occurred … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Expert Dr. Jay Harness Hosting Live Google+ Hangout May 17

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Tune in Friday, May 17 at 2:00 PM Eastern, as breast cancer expert Dr. Jay Harness discusses the most recent breast cancer news while also answering questions you may submit online. Among topics for this week, Dr. Harness will discuss … Continue reading →

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A Breast Cancer Teaching Moment: Dr. Jay Harness On the Decision of Angelina Jolie

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

In this video, breast cancer expert Dr. Jay Harness offers a medical tutorial on the decision of actress and director Angelina Jolie in directly facing the risk of breast cancer, including a discussion of genetic testing, insurance coverage and medical … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie In Her Own Words: My Medical Choice About Breast Cancer

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

In a thoughtful and heartfelt column published in the New York Times this week, actress and director Angelina Jolie speaks directly about her recent life decision about her “breast cancer reality.” We offer Ms. Jolie’s column, reprinted in full: “MY … Continue reading →

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