EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 35 MIN
Episode 101 with Dr Suzanne, Klimberg , Breast surgeon who was the Pioner for ARM a major change to decrease Breast Cancer related Lymphedema
from Taking Charge of My Cancer · host Derly Munoz
Dr. V. Suzanne Klimberg is a Professor and the Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and Colorectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon with three decades of experience in breast surgical oncology. Dr. Klimberg holds the Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., M.D., Distinguished Chair in General Surgery and is Clinical Director of the UTMB Cancer Center and Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Service Line.Dr. Klimberg earned her medical degree with honors in 1984 at the University of Florida (UF) in Orlando, Florida. She remained at UF to complete her general surgery internship and residency as well as a clinical oncology fellowship . Dr. Klimberg went on to complete a breast diseases fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).In her career, Dr. Klimberg has pioneered innovative breast cancer treatment methods and holds several patents in surgical treatment methods. She has authored over 260 publications in peer-reviewed journals and 49 book chapters in surgical textbooks as well as served as editor of 13 surgical textbooks. Additionally, Dr. Klimberg is Chair of the Oncoplastic Breast Skills Course at the American College of Cancer, has held over 30 editorial board positions for surgical journals and publications, has won over 75 awards in teaching, research, and clinical care, and is the past president of three major American surgical organizations. Dr. Klimberg's clinical interests include prevention of lymphedema using Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) technique; needleless breast surgery; minimally invasive breast surgery; treatment of breast cancer with radiofrequency ablation; diagnosis of breast cancer with tears; high-risk management; breast pain; and chest wall pain after surgery.https://youtu.be/R1EbTVI_YzIConnect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Dr Klimberg Galveston, TX but also sees patients in League City, TX as well as Angleton, TX. (409) 772-6789https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/breast-health/meet-
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Dr. V. Suzanne Klimberg is a Professor and the Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and Colorectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon with three decades of experience in breast surgical oncology. Dr. Klimberg holds the Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., M.D., Distinguished Chair in General Surgery and is Clinical Director of the UTMB Cancer Center and Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Service Line.Dr. Klimberg earned her medical degree with honors in 1984 at the University of Florida (UF) in Orlando, Florida. She remained at UF to complete her general surgery internship and residency as well as a clinical oncology fellowship . Dr. Klimberg went on to complete a breast diseases fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).In her career, Dr. Klimberg has pioneered innovative breast cancer treatment methods and holds several patents in surgical treatment methods. She has authored over 260 publications in peer-reviewed journals and 49 book chapters in surgical textbooks as well as served as editor of 13 surgical textbooks. Additionally, Dr. Klimberg is Chair of the Oncoplastic Breast Skills Course at the American College of Cancer, has held over 30 editorial board positions for surgical journals and publications, has won over 75 awards in teaching, research, and clinical care, and is the past president of three major American surgical organizations. Dr. Klimberg's clinical interests include prevention of lymphedema using Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) technique; needleless breast surgery; minimally invasive breast surgery; treatment of breast cancer with radiofrequency ablation; diagnosis of breast cancer with tears; high-risk management; breast pain; and chest wall pain after surgery.https://youtu.be/R1EbTVI_YzIConnect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Dr Klimberg Galveston, TX but also sees patients in League City, TX as well as Angleton, TX. (409) 772-6789https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/breast-health/meet-
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