Manage episode 343109410 series 3401230
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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