Dr. Rajaee: Oncoplastic surgery in Edmonton

Dr. Nikoo Rajaee, an Oncoplastic breast surgeon, discusses her work in breast and oncoplastic surgery. She explains what oncoplastic surgery involves and discusses the benefits for patients, including quicker recovery and improved quality of life. Dr. Rajaee addresses common misconceptions about breast surgery and the importance of individualized treatment decisions based on tumour characteristics and patient preferences. She emphasizes the importance of patient confidence and decision-making in breast cancer surgery and the need for surgeons to act as stop signs to prevent irreversible decisions. Dr. Rajaee discusses the different surgical options for breast reconstruction. She also touches on the role of multidisciplinary breast rounds in determining treatment plans.Hi its Dr. Ify. Thanks for listening. Please follow me on my social media platforms @drifywomenshealth for upcoming episodes and more. The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast should not be considered medical advice. If you have any concerns or symptoms, please consult your primary care physician.