Breast Health

What You Need to Know About Breast Implants and Breast Implant Disease

 
 
Renown Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Rubinstein is an award winning, board certified plastic surgeon well regarded for his outstanding work and cutting edge non-invasive and surgical plastic surgery procedures for women and men again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein discuss the following:
What is Breast Implant Disease and why is there so much controversy about it?
Based on that, would you and do you still believe breast implants are safe and are you still doing them?
What else should anyone know or consider when choosing a plastic surgeon for any plastic surgery?
Tell us about your social shows -- #itsnotallthesame and why you created it.
What else is trending or people should know about plastic surgery now & has it changed since the pandemic?
Where can people see you show and find you? Anything else to share?
Summary: Breast implants can change a person’s life for the better. But in recent years, some people have suspected that their breast implants have made them very ill with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome and other issues that can make a person feel flu-like ill and fatigued. Yet Older studies showed no clear scientific evidence connecting these conditions to breast implants — silicone or saline-filled. While there is controversy, Breast implants are safe and it is most important to be sure to choose a Board Certified Plastic surgeon no matter what procedure you choose.
Renown Miami Plastic Surgeon Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein is an award winning, board certified plastic surgeon and well regarded for his outstanding work and cutting edge non-invasive and surgical plastic surgery procedures for women and men. He is a well-known and outspoken patient advocate and is not afraid to speak out about botched plastic surgery, unsafe conditions and questionable clinics related to patient deaths. Dr. Rubinstein is passionate about his mission to educate the public about plastic surgery.
Dr. Rubinstein is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery whose skills are sought out by patients from around the world. He has trained with the world’s eminent surgeons at the forefront of developing techniques for plastic surgery. His offices are located at 2999 NE 191st Street, PH 6, Miami, FL 33810.
He has served as the Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Chief of the Department of Surgery for Jackson North Medical Center, a 382-bed acute care hospital in the Jackson Healthcare System. Dr. Rubinstein is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at NOVA Southeastern University, clinical faculty for the Department of Plastic Surgery at Florida International University (FIU) School of Medicine, and clinical faculty for the Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery Residency Program in Florida. Dr. Rubinstein currently serves on the editorial staff of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds memberships in many prestigious medical societies and associations, some of which are:
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
The Ralph Millard Jr., M.D. Medical Society & Education Foundation
Dr. Rubinstein currently serves on the editorial staff of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
You can learn more on his social channels including his Instagram accounts, @drrubinstein and @plasticsurgerytruths, SnapChat @drrubinstein, and Facebook page @MiamiPlasticSurgeon.
Website: www.dr-rubinstein.com

The Importance of Education and Support for the Breastfeeding Mother

 
 
Luna Feehan, Founder of Legendairy Milk which manufactures all natural supplements for breastfeeding moms joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Female Health Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Luna Feehan discuss the following:
Why did you start Legendairy Milk?
Did you have any specific background in supplements and/or breastfeeding?
Where else did you turn as a new mother for breastfeeding advice?
We see that you use all natural ingredients; are there any ingredients you do not use?
Do you offer consumers anything other than product?

Luna Feehan is a mother of one, a Certified Lactation Consultant and founder of Legendairy Milk, a lactation supplement company focused on providing unique and fenugreek-free herbal options to nursing and pumping mothers.
A child of Kurdish immigrants, she credits her hard work ethic to her parents and her knowledge of foods and plants traditionally used in lactation to her Middle Eastern roots.
After working for many years in the pharmaceutical world, the birth of her son prompted a passion for helping women in their breastfeeding journeys. Her own struggles with breastfeeding were the impetus for creating Legendairy Milk and what started as a small Etsy-based shop has now grown into a thriving company with customers from all over the world.
 
 
Website: www.legendairymilk.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/legendairymilk  Instagram: @legendairymilk

Know Your Breast Implant Options with Dr. Cangello

 
 
Dr. David Cangello to discuss breast augmentation, and just in time for Summer! Dr. Cangello is a New York “Super Doctor” and has been featured in Seventeen Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, CBS, Bravo, and has worked with some of the world’s best-known models. Dr. Cangello joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. David Cangello discuss the following:
What are the top reasons patients choose to have breast augmentation?
What options do patients have in regard to implant types?
What do patients have to keep in mind when choosing incision locations?
Will there be any scarring?
What is breast augmentation recovery like and will patients be fully recovered by beach season?
 
Dr. David Cangello is a world-class, board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC who is trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as general surgery. While honing his talents at some of the nation’s top institutions, Dr. Cangello, who is also an artist, developed a personal philosophy that he has upheld in his career as a plastic surgeon: plastic surgery is a science and an art. Dr. Cangello received his Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse. His residency was completed in general surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, where he was trained by some of the leading innovators in surgery. After finishing training in general surgery, Dr. Cangello completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Temple University in Philadelphia. Throughout this period of rigorous training and education, Dr. Cangello established a foundation of excellence that he continues to uphold in his career.
Dr. Cangello’s reputation for excellence and his contributions to the medical field have earned him a number of recognitions. His recent achievements include:
Listed as a “Super Doctor” in the New York Times Magazine
Named “Top Doctor” by Realself
Awarded the Patient’s Choice Award by OpenCare
Sought by numerous media outlets for his expert opinion as a plastic surgeon and has appeared multiple times as a medical contributor on CBS.
Featured as a Rhinoplasty expert in Harper’s Bazaar and Seventeen Magazine Online
 
 
Website: www.cangelloplasticsurgery.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plasticsurgeonnyc Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcangello Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcangello

NeuEve: Natural Remedy for Vaginal Atrophy and BV

 
 
Dr. Renjie Chang, Founder of NeuEve, a source for vaginal suppositories and cream promoting natural sexual wellness joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Sexual Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Renjie Chang discuss the following:
What are the major gaps in women's healthcare today, and is that what inspired you to create NeuEve?
What is NeuEve and how does it work?
For vaginal atrophy, how does NeuEve compare to estrogen?
For bacterial vaginosis, how does NeuEve compare to boric acid, douching, or antibiotics?
I heard that breast cancer survivors and hysterectomy patients love NeuEve. Why is that?

Summary: NeuEve provides a non-hormonal remedy for vaginal atrophy and dryness, better than regular vaginal moisturizers and lubes. After menopause, sex can become difficult due to vaginal atrophy. Estrogen supplements help, but estrogen greatly increases cancer risk. NeuEve also clears bacterial vaginosis (BV) effectively and naturally. Current BV treatments often lead to recurrent BV, but NeuEve, in taking an alternative and more holistic, caring approach, breaks the cycle.
 
Renjie Chang, M.D., M.S. graduated from Peking Union Medical University, the most prestigious medical school in China. Seeing patients in clinic firsthand, she always practiced medicine with a focus on both hard science and a soft bedside manner.In the US, she worked as a faculty member of OB-GYN at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and as a drug developer at the Abbott Laboratories in Chicago. At Abbott, she learned the vital skills of inventing and creating medicine. It’s a very different skill set than simply prescribing medicine.After she left Abbott, she won grants from NIH and Gates Foundation for developing a new way to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV. It was while performing this research that she was inspired to create NeuEve. For Dr. Chang, NeuEve has been the culmination of a lifetime of learning and experience.
 
 
Website: www.neueve.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuevesuppositories Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeuEveSupp

The FDA Links Cancer to Breast Implants - Leading Plastic Surgeon Dr. Elliot Hirsch Discusses

 
 
Dr. Elliot Hirsch, a board certified plastic surgeon who practices the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery including breast reconstruction, breast reduction, and breast implant removal and revision joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information and Plastic Surgery Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Elliot Hirsch discuss the following:
The FDA has discovered a rare form of cancer that is linked to textured silicone breast implants called (breast implant-associated / ALCL) BIA-ALCL (breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma). Can you explain to our listeners more about this discovery?
A rare cancer of the immune system that has had devastating effects on women, many of whom had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. What are their options?
Can you explain to our listeners what the traditional (standard) method for a reconstruction surgery? What are the negative side effects of this method?
Dr. Hirsch, you are one of the only surgeons in LA that is currently offering a new cutting edge method to patients, can you explain what it is and walk us through the steps?
What are the benefits of this new method? Why is this method better for the patients?
You treat patients from all over the country at your practice in Los Angeles, can you tell us about the other services that you offer?
 
Dr. Elliot Hirsch is a board certified plastic surgeon who practices the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery including breast reconstruction, breast reduction, and breast implant removal and revision.  Dr. Hirsch’s primary office is in Sherman Oaks, and treats patients from not only Los Angeles but from all over California and beyond.Dr. Hirsch grew up in Westlake Village, Los Angeles and attended the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland where he graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honors, and also received the Kurt P. Richter award for outstanding research in the field of Behavioral Biology. After his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hirsch returned to Southern California for medical school at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, where he graduated with the highest distinction and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society as well as the Order of Arete.Dr. Hirsch completed his integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the prestigious Northwestern Memorial Hospital program in Chicago, Illinois where he received several awards for his research and teaching.Since entering medical school, Dr. Hirsch has been an active researcher in the field of plastic surgery and has co-authored over 40 manuscripts and book chapters, and has received several grants for original research projects and holds patents for wound care devices.  Dr. Hirsch is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
 
Click here to review Dr. Hirsch’s CV and Publications.For more information on Dr. Hirsch, please visit www.hirschplasticsurgery.com.Follow Dr. Hirsch:FacebookTwitterInstagram

New Advances in the Development of a Viable Breast Cancer Vaccine

 
 
Dr. William Williams, CEO of BriaCell Therapeutics Corp., a company immuno-oncology focused biotechnology company developing a targeted and safe approach to the management of cancer joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information and Health News Channels. 
Listen to host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. William Williams discuss the following:
What is current standard of care today for breast cancer?  What are the limitations of these treatments?
How does this BriaVax work against late stage breast cancer?
How does a breast cancer vaccine such as BriaVax address recurrent breast cancer?
When will patients expect to be treated with a breast cancer vaccine.
 
Dr. William Williams is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive with over 35 years of industry and academic expertise, including significant clinical management in multinational pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Williams served as VP of Exploratory Development at Incyte Corporation from 2005 - 2016. There he facilitated entry of over 20 compounds into the clinic, including ruxolitinib (Jakafi), baricitinib, and epacadostat.
Dr. Williams served as Head of Rheumatology Research at the University of Pennsylvania, ran a major research program in receptor biology, including developing bioactive peptides that mimicked granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a known stimulant of the immune system. He collaborated with David B. Weiner, Ph.D., a well-known leader in immuno-oncology and vaccine research, in the development of DNA vaccines and was able to bring novel DNA vaccines into the clinic for the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma.
Dr. Williams earned his BSc. in Chemistry and Biotechnology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Medical Doctorate from Tufts University School of Medicine. Following his residency at the Boston VA Medical Center, Dr. Williams completed fellowship training in Rheumatology and Cellular Immunology at the University of Missouri. He then joined the molecular immunology laboratory of Mark I. Greene, MD, PhD, FRCP, at the University of Pennsylvania, developed novel methods of bioactive peptide design, and collaborated in the study of the activation of the p185/Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) receptor. HER-2 is a protein which is known to promote the growth of cancer cells. Dr. Williams is the named author at over 130 peer reviewed publications, over 15 patents and numerous Investigational New Drugs (INDs) and NDAs.
 
 
Website: www.briacell.com

Montclair Radiology: Mammograms and why they may save your life

 
 
Dr. Denise McFadden, a physician and radiologist at Montclair Radiology located in New Jersey in towns including Montclair, Jersey City, Nutley, West Caldwell and Verona joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention & the Female Health Channels.
Listen to host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Denise McFadden discuss the following:
How common is breast cancer and how important are mammograms?
What kinds of mammograms do you offer?
What age should a woman start getting a mammogram? What's your thoughts on this?
Tell us about 3-D mammograms.
Possibly a strange question....Can men get breast cancer?
What is the best advice you could offer to women – and men – across the U.S. about breast cancer prevention?
 
Denise C. McFadden received her BA Degree from Douglas College at Rutgers University and her Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College. She completed an internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center.Dr. McFadden completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center where she was Chief Resident. In addition, Dr. McFadden completed a fellowship in Abdominal Imaging at the New York University Medical Center where she was Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology.Dr. McFadden’s career includes serving as an Attending Staff Radiologist, Section Chief of Body CT Scanning and Director of the Radiology Residency Program at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New York. She has also served as an Attending Staff Radiologist and Section Chief of Body CT Scanning at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ, where she also served as Director of Breast Imaging. After leaving Holy Name Hospital, Dr. McFadden joined Mountainside Hospital as Co-Director of the hospital’s Breast Center and as an Attending Radiologist. She went on to join Montclair Radiology and the staff of Chilton Memorial Hospital.Dr. McFadden is an active member of the Radiologic Society of North America, The Radiology Society of New Jersey, The American College of Radiology, The Bergen County Medical Society, The American Medical Association, The Roentgen Society and The American Institute of Ultrasound and Medicine. Dr. McFadden is a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology.Dr. McFadden is an active member of the Radiologic Society of North America, The Radiology Society of New Jersey, The American College of Radiology, The Bergen County Medical Society, The American Medical Association, The Roentgen Society and The American Institute of Ultrasound and Medicine. Dr. McFadden is a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology.
About Montclair Radiology
Montclair Radiology has been offering state-of-the art medical imaging for well over 70 years to northern New Jersey neighbors. Three convenient locations in Montclair, Nutley, and West Caldwell enable those needing high quality radiology services to economically take advantage of access to the latest equipment and highly-trained, board-certified doctors of radiology without long travel or wait times. Montclair Radiology was the first clinical MRI site in America and the area’s first medical practice to offer open-air MRI. They continue to provide the latest diagnostic tools including 3T MRI and 3D Mammography for earlier and more accurate detection of abnormalities, thus fostering better outcomes. For example, Montclair Radiology recently received accreditation by the prestigious American College of Radiology for Core Biopsy of the Breast, Fine Needle Aspiration of the Breast and Thyroid, and Breast Ultrasound.
 
 
Website: www.montclairradiology.com
Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/montclairradiology

Dr. Kathleen Ruddy shares the untold story of her breast cancer virus research

Dr. Kathleen Ruddy, an internationally recognized breast cancer surgeon, who has dedicated the last eight years to writing a book that reveals the untold story of her breast cancer virus research joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Kathleen Ruddy discuss the following:
What the basic premise of the new book?What compelled you to write this book?How do you hope this research will work towards a cure?    What do you want the medical community to know?What are 5 breast cancer myths you want to share?
Duration: 12:20
Internationally acclaimed as a global healthcare leader for the “Pure Cure” – breast cancer prevention – Dr. Ruddy works tirelessly to promote primary prevention of breast cancer. She is especially committed to supporting research on the human breast cancer virus and the development of preventive breast cancer vaccines.  Dr. Ruddy’s mission: To understand the specific causes of breast cancer and to use that knowledge to prevent the disease. Her vision: Persuade the world that Prevention Is The New Cure.
Dr. Ruddy has twice been recognized by the largest private insurer in New Jersey (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey) as an outstanding surgeon whose outcomes and cost-effectiveness are exemplary. Dr. Ruddy has twice received awards for her blog on the breasthealthandhealing.org website.
Breast Cancer kills one woman every minute. That’s a statistic internationally recognized breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kathleen Ruddy is intent on changing. That challenge starts with a question: Can a mouse virus cause breast cancer in women?
Answering that question has become Dr. Ruddy’s life’s work. With 100 years of research establishing that most breast cancer may well be virus-based, the answer is vital to the future of millions of women and men. As Dr. Ruddy, the first and only breast cancer specialist to compile this encyclopedic research in one volume, remarks, “If there’s a virus that causes breast cancer, and a safe and effective vaccine that can prevent this disease, we need to know about it now, not in another 100 years.”
Although we can trace the origins of breast cancer back 5,000 years to the Egyptians, it was the research of Dr. John Bittner in the 1930s who discovered a breast cancer virus in mice that marked a turning point, Dr. Ruddy explains. From that moment on there has been a long tangled path for research on the breast cancer virus to be taken seriously, despite the mounting evidence supporting this idea.
After eight years of compiling and analyzing all available data, what has emerged, Dr. Ruddy believes, is compelling evidence that a virus found in a certain species of mice (Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus - MMTV) is responsible for up to 75% of human breast cancer.
In Of Mice and Women, (Breast Health and Healing Foundation) by Kathleen T. Ruddy, tells the story of this research, and why few of us have heard about it.

Website: breasthealthandhealing.orgFacebook: facebook.com/Breast-Health-and-Healing-Foundation
Twitter: @Breasthealing

Visica Breast Therapy with Dr. April Speed

Dr. April Speed, the CEO/President of Just Breast, a Global Breast Health & Wellness Center located in metro Atlanta, Georgia joins eHealth Radio and the Breast Health, Cancer Prevention & Female Health Channels to discuss Visica Breast Therapy.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. April Speed discuss the following: Dr. Speed, tell us about your Physician background.What should women do when they find a lump?What is Visica Therapy?What is its success rate? Do you see this replacing a traditional lumpectomy one day?What exactly makes this better than ones that doctors have been using for years? What type of patient will benefit from this most?Does the procedure have any side effects?What are the long-term benefits of removing a benign breast tumor?
Duration: 10:26
Dr. April L. Speed is a Chicago native who was raised in Atlanta. After obtaining her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Norfolk State University she returned to Atlanta to attend Morehouse School of Medicine where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree. After her matriculation, she remained at Morehouse to complete a general surgery residency.
Doctor Speed is Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons. She completed both her Internship and General surgery residency at Grady Memorial Hospital, one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the Southeast. Upon completion of an intensive General Surgery residency she went on to receive the prestigious Susan G. Komen-sponsored Breast Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. This cancer center is top-ranked by US News and World Report. During this fellowship Dr. Speed was exposed to numerous advanced breast surgical oncology techniques such as oncoplastics (nipple and skin-sparing mastectomies) cutting-edge cancer research and publication opportunities. This Fellowship promoted comprehensive breast cancer treatment plans using a multidisciplinary model. This model is a patient-centered approach to breast cancer management involving integrating primary care, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery and pathology expertise to formulate the best possible plan for each unique patient. One patient, One place, One plan! While at MD Anderson, Dr. Speed further developed proficiency in promoting breast cancer awareness through community outreach, advocacy, prevention and education through the Susan G. Komen component of her Fellowship. Dr. Speed believes in providing breast care with Dignity and Detail.
As a breast expert, she provides 100% breast services to women, men and adolescents. Dr. Speed is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She was recognized by her peers and was awarded the ASCO National Diversity In Oncology Award in 2009. Dr. Speed serves on several Boards, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate, and the Georgia Perimeter College. She's a highly sought-after speaker, author, consultant and lecturer on breast cancer and breast health.
Dr. Speed has recently embarked upon an exciting venture of private practice and welcome all of her previous patients and new patients alike to continue to be a part of this amazing journey of transformation from your Breast Health to your Best HealthSM. Let's treat it, beat it, move on!

Website: www.draprilspeed.com