Breast cancer treatment has advanced significantly over the years, giving patients more options and improving outcomes. Dr. Madyson Riddell, a breast surgical oncologist with Pee Dee Surgical Group, discusses breast health, breast cancer surgery options, chemotherapy, early screening, and the importance of understanding each patient’s specific diagnosis.
What is a breast surgical oncologist?
A breast surgical oncologist is a surgeon who specializes exclusively in breast health. This includes treating breast cancer, monitoring high-risk patients, and addressing other breast diseases that may need to be removed or monitored.
Dr. Riddell completed five years of general surgery training followed by an additional one-year fellowship focused specifically on breast surgery.
During that specialized year, she worked alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to understand the entire process a breast cancer patient experiences, from diagnosis through treatment.
What surgical options are available for breast cancer?
Breast cancer surgery has evolved, offering women more options than in the past.
Historically, many women underwent mas...