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WTEN: Breast Cancer Study – Women May be Happier Long-Term with Conservative Surgery

October 26, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Drs. Sarah Pesek and Gabriel Kaufman, both of St. Peter’s Breast Surgery, discuss a new study examining quality of life in women who have undergone surgery for early stage breast cancer.

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WNYT: Health Beat – Renewed Push for Women to Undergo Mammograms

October 21, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Andrew Warheit, M.D., medical director for breast imaging at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discusses the importance of getting an annual mammogram during an interview on WNYT’s Health Beat.

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LiveSmart: Cancer Care in the LGBTQ Community – Know the Unique Risks, Barriers

June 3, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

While barriers to care exist across the spectrum for the LGBTQ population, they are particularly acute when it comes to dealing with cancer issues.

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WTEN: COVID Vaccine May Interfere with Mammogram Results

March 2, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Kirsten Cestaro, M.D., associate director of St. Peter’s Breast Center, was interviewed by WTEN/News10 about side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine and their potential interference with mammogram results.

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LiveSmart: Advanced Breast Cancer Surgery Yields Better Treatment, Opportunity for Conservation

October 30, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Where many cases of breast cancer in the past would not have been considered for breast conservation surgery, new technologies and advanced techniques have revolutionized breast cancer care.

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Breast Cancer with Dr. Ajaz Khan

October 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday. Dr. Khan discussed the latest treatments for breast cancer, the importance of regular mammograms, and male breast cancer.

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WTEN: Women’s Health – Breast Cancer Prevention

October 14, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Anne Lawton, RN, community outreach nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, discussed the importance of annual mammograms during an appearance on WTEN/News10.

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WTEN: Women’s Health Wednesday – Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment

October 14, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN interviewed Duncan Savage, M.D., of St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology, about targeted breast cancer treatment and how it is helping women live longer.

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Dr. Sarah Pesek a Recipient of ’40 Under 40 in Cancer’ Award

October 5, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners would like to congratulate Sarah Pesek, M.D., of St. Peter’s Breast Surgery, who has been selected as a recipient of the 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award!

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LiveSmart: Know the Facts for Cancer Prevention Month this February

February 6, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Do you know all the ways you can take action to reduce your risk?

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