“I think it will save lives, but it’s not enough.” – Dr. Amy Kathryn White, Breast Surgeon Montclair Breast Center surgeons, Dr. Nancy Elliott and Dr. Amy Kathryn White, were featured on ABC News7 to discuss the new U.S. Preventative Task Force guidelines for breast cancer screening. Old guidelines from 2016 suggested biannual mammography from[...]
To the wonderful women I have cared for at Montclair Breast Center, Thirty years ago I joined Dr. Nancy Elliott as a breast surgeon at Montclair Breast Center. It is very difficult for me to say this, but it is now time for me to retire. My last day will be March 1st. I know[...]
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Understanding test results can be challenging The 21st Century Cures Act is a new federal law that requires health care providers to give patients access to their health information without delay. This means you may see results from a test or pathology on an electronic medical records system as soon as it becomes available. Sometimes,[...]
By: Kruti McDonald, PA-C, M.S. Breast specialists at Montclair Breast Center complete a thorough history on all patients to determine if they meet important national guidelines for genetic testing. Determining if you need genetic testing is very important. With the guidance of your breast doctor, understanding your potential risk of disease can help you make educated[...]
By: Amy Kathryn (Katie) White, DO After a breast cancer diagnosis, under certain circumstances, women may be presented with the opportunity to choose between mastectomy (removal of all the breast tissue) and lumpectomy (removal of the cancerous tissue with a margin of normal breast tissue). If lumpectomy is performed, treatment is usually followed by radiation therapy.[...]
Lindsay Drubel, PA-C, M.S. Would you sometimes describe your breasts as aching, tender or experiencing the occasional sharp, shooting pain? If so, you are in good company. Studies have shown 70% of women have felt breast pain in their life and up to 69% even have regular breast discomfort. Why does this happen? When should[...]
On January 3, 2018, I went to Montclair Breast Center for my routine breast exam. My appointment included a 3D mammography and ultrasound, very common and effective breast cancer screening tests. The radiologist pulled up my films and we reviewed them together. I appreciate the one-on-one approach meeting with a physician and the opportunity to[...]
It might not be part of your everyday massage, but there are some health benefits. BY MARA SANTILLI APR 7, 2020 for Women’s Health Magazine https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a31676972/breast-massage/ When you hear the term “breast massage,” you might think of breast self-exams for lumps. But there’s a whole other kind of breast massage that’s much more pleasurable than[...]
Breast MRIs detect tumors missed by mammograms in women with dense breasts.
