#426 Breast Cancer for the PCP With Dr Sandhya Pruthi

Join us as Sandhya Pruthi, MD talks us through basics of breast cancer, specifically how to share a new diagnosis with a patient, the spectrum of disease from favorable to more aggressive, and the basics of what to expect with initial treatment. Feel more confident sharing a new diagnosis of breast cancer and supporting your patients through this journey.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments00:00 Introduction02:18 Getting to Know Dr Sandhya Pruthi09:49 Picks of the Week12:35 Case 1: Diagnosis and Treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)21:24 Risk Stratification and Active Surveillance for DCIS23:43 Genetic Testing Recommendations28:08 Case 2: Evaluation and Diagnosis of a Breast Lump39:14 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma47:49 Initial Management of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)48:19 Preoperative Discussion and MRI49:19 Lumpectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy50:16 Radiation and Hormonal Adjuvant Therapy51:46 Considerations for Chemotherapy55:51 Signs of Late Recurrence or Metastasis58:20 Screening Guidelines and Age01:02:25 Importance of Breast Self-AwarenessCredits Written and produced, Show Notes:  Molly Heublein MD Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD  Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Sandhya Pruthi MD Transcript DisclaimerWe've included a a free AI-generated transcript which has not been corrected by a human for accuracy or completeness. Please consider this a starting point for further research and consultation. We disclaim any liability for damages or losses resulting from this content.Sponsor: FreedYou can try Freed for free right now by going to freed.ai Listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month. Sponsor: BabbelGet 50% off at Babbel.com/CURBSponsor: NetSuiteGet your own KPI Checklist at NetSuite.com/CURBSIDERS