Episode 7: Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

<p>Have you been overwhelmed with emotion and information when newly diagnosed with breast cancer? Our guest, <a href= "https://drattai.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Deanna Attai</a>, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles. She takes us from the moment of diagnosis to the clinical visit and everything those affected by breast cancer must go through as they decide next steps.</p> <p>With treatment options that can included chemotherapy, radiation, and extended therapy for breast cancer as well as  surgery, Dr. Attai explains how she assess the personal needs of each patient. We discuss the importance of a <a href= "https://diepcjourney.com/shared-decision-making-is-your-surgeon-practicing-it-and-why-should-you-care/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared decision-making conversation</a> and engaging the patient in the treatment and decision options. </p>