Join us as Sandhya Pruthi, MD talks us through basics of breast cancer, specifically how to share a new diagnosis with a patient, the spectrum of disease from favorable to more aggressive, and the basics of what to expect with initial treatment. Feel more confident sharing a new diagnosis of breast cancer and supporting your patients through this journey. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Getting to Know Dr Sandhya Pruthi 09:49 Picks of the Week 12:35 Case 1: Diagnosis and Treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) 21:24 Risk Stratification and Active Surveillance for DCIS 23:43 Genetic Testing Recommendations 28:08 Case 2: Evaluation and Diagnosis of a Breast Lump 39:14 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma 47:49 Initial Management of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) 48:19 Preoperative Discussion and MRI 49:19 Lumpectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy 50:16 Radiation and Hormonal Adjuvant Therapy 51:46 Considerations for Chemotherapy 55:51 Signs of Late Recurrence or Metastasis 58:20 Screening Guidelines and Age 01:02:25 Importance of Breast Self-Awareness Credits Written and produced, Show Notes:  Molly Heublein MD Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD  Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Sandhya Pruthi MD Transcript Disclaimer We've included a a free AI-generated transcript which has not been corrected by a human for accuracy or completeness. Please consider this a starting point for further research and consultation. We disclaim any liability for damages or losses resulting from this content. Sponsor: Freed You can try Freed for free right now by going to freed.ai Listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month.  Sponsor: Babbel Get 50% off at Babbel.com/CURB Sponsor: NetSuite Get your own KPI Checklist at NetSuite.com/CURBSIDERS