Breast Cancer Surgery Decisions: From Mastectomy to Lymph Node Management
Expert Advice from Dr. Yara Robertson
Learn Look Locate is proud to present a series of expert insights from Dr. Yara Robertson, Medical Director of Surgery at Carty Cancer Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Robertson shares her expertise on various aspects of breast cancer treatment, from surgical decisions to the importance of genomic testing. Her insights align perfectly with Learn Look Locate’s mission to empower individuals with knowledge about breast health and cancer treatment.
Thoughts from Dr. Yara Robertson
“I like the fact that she took something that was the most difficult time of her life, having a diagnosis of breast cancer and tried to educate young women, especially, but women with breast cancer with all the questions that she didn’t get to ask and all the stuff that she had to deal with after surgery that she wished she could have had the information for before.”
1. Learn Look Locate: A Breast Cancer Education Initiative
Dr. Robertson provides a high review for Learn Look Locate LLC and how Cynthia Jordan has assembled a highly recognized team of Medical Advisors.
2. Contralateral Mastectomy: Understanding Your Options
Dr. Robertson discusses options in decision making on mastectomy with reconstruction or going flat.
3. Breast Reconstruction and Cancer Risk: What Patients Should Know
Removing both breasts eliminates the need for annual mammograms, but it doesn’t make breast cancer risk zero as it can still recur in other tissues.
4. Experts Tips on Risks for Catching Cancer in the other Breast
Dr. Robertson discusses risk-reducing meds or reducing surgery when a patient is considering cancer care options for the other breast.
5. The Ultimate Guide to Preventive Mastectomy in Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer patients need to have ALL the information in deciding to remove their breast. Risk is never 0%.
6. What happens first when you get diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Take the time you need to process your breast cancer diagnosis before making any surgical decisions.
7. What you need to know about Genomic Testing Prior to Breast Cancer Surgery
Knowing when to get Genomic Testing prior to Breast Cancer surgery or Endocrine Therapy.
8. Lymph Node Removal in Invasive Breast Cancer: The Basics
For invasive breast cancer, standard care involves removing lymph nodes during surgery to prevent cancer spreading through the lymphatic system. This is typically done regardless of whether a mastectomy or lumpectomy is performed.
9. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Advancing Breast Cancer Surgery
In the 1990s, sentinel lymph node biopsy was developed to avoid unnecessary removal of all lymph nodes, reducing the risk of permanent lymphedema. Surgeons now use dual tracing with blue dye and radioactivity.
10. How Blue Dye and Radioactivity Help Identify Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Cancer Surgery
Surgeons use blue dye or radioactive tracers injected near tumors to identify sentinel lymph nodes for biopsy, reducing unnecessary lymph node removal and accurately checking for cancer presence.
11. Dual Tracing in Breast Cancer: Precision Lymph Node Management
Dual tracing with blue dye and radioactivity ensures precise identification of sentinel lymph nodes. Some patients may avoid extensive lymph node removal if alternative treatments like radiation are planned.
About the Expert
Meet Yara Robertson, MD
Dr. Yara Robertson is the Medical Director of Surgery at Carty Cancer Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. With her extensive experience in breast cancer surgery and treatment, Dr. Robertson is committed to educating patients and empowering them to make informed decisions about their care. Her expertise in surgical techniques, including sentinel lymph node biopsy and mastectomy options, makes her an invaluable resource for Learn Look Locate’s mission to create a global movement of critical education for breast cancer awareness and treatment.
The insights provided by Dr. Yara Robertson offer a comprehensive look at various aspects of breast cancer treatment, from surgical decisions to the latest techniques in lymph node management. By understanding these expert perspectives, individuals can make more informed decisions about their breast cancer treatment. We encourage you to explore more resources on Learn Look Locate to continue your journey of breast health education and empowerment.