Doctor Gorman, a breast surgeon specializing in surgical oncology and surgical diseases of the breast, has released a new article addressing frequently asked questions and new data on breast cancer recurrence.
Risks of Breast Cancer Recurrence Revealed
The findings of a recent Danish study have been released, revealing that the risks of breast cancer recurrence last years beyond what science initially indicated. Due to the release of this new data, there is greater insight into the odds of reproduction and who is at high risk for it. Though it is not common, every survivor of breast cancer faces a chance of recurrence. Patients need to understand the realities of this diagnosis and proactive measures that can be taken to fight against recurrence.
Recurrence is the term used to describe when several breast cancer cells evade initial treatment and later aggregate. In doing so, they cause cancer to return despite months or even years of remission. If a recurrence does occur, a breast surgeon will categorize it by its appearance in proximity to the initial breast cancer. There are three forms of recurrence, each of which will determine the treatment methods used. Today’s medical technology is highly evolved, allowing significant success rates in therapy procedures and a sense of hope for those who receive such a diagnosis.
Doctor Gorman and her team at Texas Breast Center understand the alarm that may come with a breast cancer recurrence. With empathy and top-tier treatment regimens, she is dedicated to offering her patients an advanced, personalized, targeted approach to breast surgery and breast cancer treatment. Readers can visit the Texas Breast Center website to learn more in-depth information on breast cancer recurrence, risk factors, treatment options, and preventative measures that can be taken, or to set up a consultation with Dr. Gorman.
Dr. Valerie Gorman knows that there are many concerns when breast cancer is on the table. Seroma, a possible side effect of breast cancer surgeries, is just one thing on a patient’s mind. Dr. Gorman took the time to update her article on seromas, “Fluid Collection After Breast Surgery – Seroma”to educate her patients and answer the most frequently asked questions on the subject.
She discusses who is more likely to get a seroma and how these fluid collections come to be. Some risk factors for a seroma forming after surgery are a patient’s age, the amount of tissue being removed in the surgery, and any history of seromas. Dr. Gorman states that “If a woman has previously suffered from seromas following surgery, then there is an increased likelihood that she will get them again.”
Seromas themselves are the body’s attempt to fill a newly empty space where tissue has been removed by a surgical procedure, forming a sort of internal blister. The body is trying to solve a perceived problem. However, this can lead to infection or other complications. Some of these are:
“infection, which could cause the seroma to develop an abscess. An abscess will not heal itself and is only likely to increase in size and become more painful.”
Fortunately, these complications are rare, as in most cases seromas will “disappear as the fluids will slowly be reabsorbed back into the body.” Dr. Gorman discusses other treatment options in her article and will discuss them with her patients should the need for them to arrive, helping them to find the best option for them.
Dr. Valerie J. Gorman values keeping her patients informed and helping them find their best options and care plans. She specializes in surgical oncology of the breastSeroma and other surgical diseases and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is the Chief of Surgery and Medical Director of Surgical Services Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Waxahachie.
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