Had a great time at the tripartite surgery meeting in Philadelphia debating about axillary node clipping. I think I may have lost the debate but won great new colleagues. Thank you to the organizers for the invitation to participate.
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Had the pleasure of presenting the SOUND trial at #asbrs2024 . One takeaway is <2% of patients with a positive sentinel node and negative axillary ultrasound had significant disease on ALND. We may not need ALND to guide adjuvant therapy in these cases.
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Mentoring the next generation of superstars is truly a highlight of my job. It was a pleasure to see my clinical and research fellow presenting our work on axillary management at #asbrs2024 in Orlando. Excited about their brilliant futures.
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I'm honored to join the Annals of Surgical Oncology's editorial board for Breast Surgical Oncology. I look forward to this opportunity to serve the breast cancer surgery research community.
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#research

We're proud to announce the release of the breast surgery checklist through ASBrS to advance patient safety. It was a pleasure leading the talented task group. Thank you to the team for their dedication and hard work.
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#BreastSurgery #ASBrS
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Our research fellow presented early findings at today's DF/HCC research symposium, showing interesting lipidomic findings in breast cancer lymph node metastasis. More to come as we explore the role of the microenvironment in this process.
#breastcancer #research
#CancerResearch

I'm honored to be speaking on 'Omitting Axillary Staging in Breast Cancer' at the Hoag Hospital Surgical Innovation Forum during the annual #ASBrS2024 meeting. Join us as we delve into this and other advances in breast cancer.
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Our latest project on axillary management with neoadjuvant therapy was presented at the Harvard research symposium. We're exploring ways to improve patient selection and personalize treatment. Kudos to our research fellow. Manuscript submitted-more updates soon.
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I wrote this article to provide an update on axillary management for breast cancer. As advances in breast cancer surgery accelerate, staying informed provides opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
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#lymphedema
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I'll be posting updates on the BIDMC-DFCI collaboration. Work is already underway to leverage the unique strengths of both institutions to create an environment of innovation and excellence in breast cancer care. Exciting times ahead.
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Congratulations to our research fellow, Estefania Roldan Vasquez, for matching into general surgery at BIDMC Department of Surgery. We are fortunate to have you, and I'm excited to see all the great things you will accomplish.
#residency #surgery
#matchday #MatchDay2024

Our breast cancer team celebrated Valentine's Day in red, showing the warmth and love within the team and towards our patients. #breastcancer
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Very proud of my research fellow, Samir Mitri, who presented our latest research on axillary management in TNBC and the role of AI in breast cancer patient education. Great job from a future leader in academic medicine.
#ASC2024 #Research
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Excited for our ongoing collaboration with Dr. Ubellacker, exploring the lipidomic and metabolic factors influencing nodal metastasis in breast cancer. Thanks to the Ludwig Cancer Center for their invaluable support in this endeavor.
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Elevate your knowledge in breast surgery! Join us at the ASBrS 25th Annual Meeting where experts will share groundbreaking research and innovations. Secure your spot now for an unparalleled learning experience. #breastsurgery #asbrs24

Just collected the first specimen for our Dana-Farber study on lymph node metastasis. So proud of our research fellows whose support, hard work, and expertise allow us to make strides in breast cancer research.
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Interesting findings from the SOUND trial. Patients with small breast cancers with a negative ultrasound had omission of axillary surgery. What are your thoughts? Is this ready for prime time?
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Sharing reflections on our Axillary Surgery Referral Program at BIDMC Department of Surgery. We've been pleased to be able to offer lymphatic reconstruction to so many patients and reduce their lymphedema risk.
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#breastsurgery
#axilla #lymphedema
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In 2022, I was diagnosed with #BreastCancer . It’s one thing to know about cancer as a physician, but it's another to experience it. To anyone with cancer today: please know I am in this with you, and #NIH will continue to advance cancer cures.

Not only does a lower extremity vein graft improve the success rate of ILR, but it also spares having to use the thoracodorsal vein, which preserves the latissimus flap for future use if needed.
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