http://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgeryThis is the Blog Talk Radio channel for Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Surgery. enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:15:00 GMTMon, 28 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMTHealthBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/43a18495-e0fa-454c-a1e6-3bb475946a9c_columbia_crown_logo_cropped_for_avatars.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgeryThis is the Blog Talk Radio channel for Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Surgery. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comhealth,surgery,medicine,cancer,liver,breast cancer,education,healthcare,ny med,obesityColumbiaSurgerynoThis is the Blog Talk Radio channel for Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Surgery.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2014/04/28/dealing-with-a-cancer-diagnosis--dr-nicole-lamannaHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2014/04/28/dealing-with-a-cancer-diagnosis--dr-nicole-lamanna/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2014/04/28/dealing-with-a-cancer-diagnosis--dr-nicole-lamannaMon, 28 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMTDealing with a Cancer Diagnosis - Dr. Nicole Lamanna- What are the first steps a patient should take when they find out they have cancer? - What can a patient do to minimize feelings of confusion and anxiety during this stressful time? - What are the most important questions a patient should ask their doctor?  Please join Dr. Nicole Lamanna, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Hematologic Malignancies Section of the Hematology/Oncology Division at Columbia University Medical Center, as she answers these questions and more about how to cope with a cancer diagnosis. To submit a question of your own on this topic, visit our question submission form or tweet an “@” reply to ColumbiaSurgery. On April 28th at 1PM/ET, log onto the Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio Channel to listen live. If you’d like to speak to Dr. Lamanna, call 347-539-5189 while we are on the air.  00:29:00ColumbiaSurgerynoHealthcare,Cancer,Health- What are the first steps a patient should take when they find out they have cancer? - What can a patient do to minimize feelings of confusion and anxiety durhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2014/03/28/redefining-gastric-cancer-treatment--an-interdisciplinary-approachHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2014/03/28/redefining-gastric-cancer-treatment--an-interdisciplinary-approach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2014/03/28/redefining-gastric-cancer-treatment--an-interdisciplinary-approachFri, 28 Mar 2014 19:30:00 GMTRedefining Gastric Cancer Treatment - An Interdisciplinary Approach  ·Why is a multidisciplinary approach important in the treatment of gastric cancer? ·What is the future of gastric cancer treatment?   Please join the Center for Global Excellence in Gastric Cancer Care for our upcoming Blog Talk Radio program, Redefining Gastric Cancer Treatment: An Interdisciplinary Approach, featuring a panel discussion with Dr. Tamas A. Gonda, Gastroenterologist, Dr. Paul Oberstein, Medical Oncologist and Dr. Yanghee Woo, GI and Endocrine Surgeon.   To submit a question before the show, visit our question submission form or tweet an "@" reply to @columbiasurgery. On Friday,March 28th at 3:30 PM/ET log onto the Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio Channel to listen live. If you'd like to speak to our experts call 347-539-5189 while we are on the air.   For more information, please visit our blog article. 00:33:00ColumbiaSurgerynoHealthcare,Cancer,Surgery,health·Why is a multidisciplinary approach important in the treatment of gastric cancer? ·What is the future of gastric cancer treatment?   Please join the Centhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/10/09/thyroid-biopsy-what-is-it-and-when-is-it-recommendedHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/10/09/thyroid-biopsy-what-is-it-and-when-is-it-recommended/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/10/09/thyroid-biopsy-what-is-it-and-when-is-it-recommendedWed, 09 Oct 2013 19:30:00 GMTThyroid Biopsy: What is it and when is it recommended Why would one thyroid nodule need to be biopsied while another one doesn’t? What are the possible results of a thyroid biopsy and what does it mean for my treatment options?   Due to previous technical difficulty, we are having a special rebroadcast of our most recent BlogTalkRadio program, Thyroid Biopsy: What is it and when is it recommended, on October 9 at 3:30 PM/EDT featuring Dr. Kevin Parrack, Director of the Biopsy Clinic and Dr. Salila Kurra, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine for the Division of Endocrinology. To submit a question before the show, visit our question submission form or tweet an "@" reply to @columbiasurgery. On September at 3:30PM/ET log onto the Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio Channel to listen live. If you'd like to speak to our experts call 347-539-5189 while we are on the air.  00:24:00ColumbiaSurgerynoThyroid Cancer,Endocrine,Surgery,Thyroid Biopsy,FNAWhy would one thyroid nodule need to be biopsied while another one doesn’t? What are the possible results of a thyroid biopsy and what does it mean for my trhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/08/28/adult-congenital-heart-disease-follow-up-evaluationsHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/08/28/adult-congenital-heart-disease-follow-up-evaluations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/08/28/adult-congenital-heart-disease-follow-up-evaluationsWed, 28 Aug 2013 19:30:00 GMTAdult Congenital Heart Disease: Follow-up EvaluationsAdult Congenital Heart Disease: The Need for Follow-up Evaluation -       What are the symptoms of adult congenital heart disease related complications? -       When should I seek follow-up appointments if I have adult congenital heart disease? -       How do I select the correct specialist for my condition? For more information on adult congenital heart disease and evaluation, read Adult Congenital Heart Disease: The Need for Follow-up Evaluation . Then join us on August 28th at 3:30pm/ET for our Blog Talk Radio show with Marlon S. Rosenbaum, Director of the Schneeweiss Adult Congenital Heart Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. To submit a question for Dr. Rosenbaum before the show visit our question submission form or tweet an "@" reply to @columbiasurgery. On August 28th at 3:30PM/ET log onto the Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio Channel to listen live. If you'd like to speak to Dr. Rosenbaum call 347-539-5189 while we are on the air.  00:34:00ColumbiaSurgerynocardiac,surgery,heart disease,medicine,heart healthAdult Congenital Heart Disease: The Need for Follow-up Evaluation -       What are the symptoms of adult congenital heart disease related complications? -http://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/05/28/vein-disease-when-to-intervene-and-howHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/05/28/vein-disease-when-to-intervene-and-how/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/05/28/vein-disease-when-to-intervene-and-howTue, 28 May 2013 18:00:00 GMTVein Disease: When to Intervene and How What is vein disease?   How do I know if I should get screened for vein disease?   How is vein disease treated? What are my treatment options?   To hear answers to these questions and more, join us on May 28 at 2PM/ET for our Blog Talk Radio show with Dr. Steve Elias, Director of the Columbia University Section of Vascular Surgery Vein Program.  To submit a question before the show, visit our question submission form or tweet an "@" reply to @columbiasurgery.  00:33:00ColumbiaSurgerynoVein Disease,vascular surgery,Vein Screening,Vein Disease and Treatment,Varicose VeinsWhat is vein disease?   How do I know if I should get screened for vein disease?   How is vein disease treated? What are my treatment options?   To hehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/04/19/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-metabolic-surgeryHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/04/19/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-metabolic-surgery/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/04/19/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-metabolic-surgeryFri, 19 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMTAre You a Good Candidate for Metabolic Surgery? ·      What are the risk factors and symptoms of metabolic syndrome? ·      What are the treatment options for metabolic syndrome and why should I consider metabolic surgery? ·      What are the different metabolic surgery options available and how do I know which one is right for me? To hear the answers to these questions and more, join us on April 19 at 2:00 PM/ET for our Blog Talk Radio show with Dr. Melissa Bagloo from the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. To submit a question for Dr. Bagloo before the show, visit our question submission form or tweet an “@” reply to @columbiasurgery. 00:31:00ColumbiaSurgerynosurgery,Metabolic syndrome,Obesity,Bariatric surgery,Medicine·      What are the risk factors and symptoms of metabolic syndrome? ·      What are the treatment options for metabolic syndrome and why should I consider mehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/04/01/what-is-nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-diseaseHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/04/01/what-is-nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/04/01/what-is-nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-diseaseMon, 01 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMTWhat is Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? What is Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?    How many people have Fatty Liver Disease (FLD)?   What do I need to know about NAFLD?   Who can I talk to if I have just been diagnosed with NAFLD? For answers to these questions, join us on April 1st at 1:00 PM/ET for our show with Dr. Julia Wattacheril, from the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases and Dr. Joel Lavine, Chief of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at MSCHONY. To submit a question, visit our question submission form or tweet an “@” reply to @columbiasurgery. For more information: Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Organ Transplantation (212-305-0914, livermd.org)  The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (212-305-NASH, fattyliver@columbia.edu)What is Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?00:32:00ColumbiaSurgerynoliver,obesity,surgery,digestive diseases,pediatricsWhat is Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?    How many people have Fatty Liver Disease (FLD)?   What do I need to know about NAFLD?   Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/02/27/breast-cancer-in-asian-american-women-dr-margaret-chenHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/02/27/breast-cancer-in-asian-american-women-dr-margaret-chen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/02/27/breast-cancer-in-asian-american-women-dr-margaret-chenWed, 27 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMTBreast Cancer in Asian American Women: Dr. Margaret Chen Join us February 27th at 2:00 PM/ET to chat with Margaret Chen, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at New-York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center's Clinical Breast Cancer Program. Dr. Chen will focus on different aspects of the disease, particularly how breast cancer affects Asian American women.  To submit a question for Dr. Chen before the show, visit our question submission form or tweet an "@" reply to @columbiasurgery. We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Ming-der Chang from the American Cancer Society – Asian Initiatives will be joining us for this program.   00:35:00ColumbiaSurgerynoAsian American,women,breast cancer,surgery,medicineJoin us February 27th at 2:00 PM/ET to chat with Margaret Chen, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at New-York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Unhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/01/16/ecmo-advances-critical-care-practiceHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/01/16/ecmo-advances-critical-care-practice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2013/01/16/ecmo-advances-critical-care-practiceWed, 16 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTECMO Advances Critical Care Practice Join us January 16th at 1:00 PM/ET on Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio to chat with Pulmonologist, Cara Agerstrand, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Medical ECMO Attending at NYP/Columbia’s Center for Acute Respiratory Failure. Speak to our expert about a cutting-edge technology called Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and its use in the critical care environment. Dr. Agerstrand will answer your questions live, such as: ·      What types of patients can be treated with ECMO? ·      What does ECMO treatment entail? ·      What are the benefits of using ECMO in the ICU? To submit a question for Dr. Agerstrand before the show, please visit the question submission form or tweet an "@" reply to @columbiasurgery. 00:27:00ColumbiaSurgerynolung,surgery,respiratory failure,medicine,crtical careJoin us January 16th at 1:00 PM/ET on Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio to chat with Pulmonologist, Cara Agerstrand, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicinehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/11/14/new-hepatitis-c-treatment-therapies-at-cldtHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/11/14/new-hepatitis-c-treatment-therapies-at-cldt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/11/14/new-hepatitis-c-treatment-therapies-at-cldtWed, 14 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMTNew Hepatitis C Treatment Therapies at the CLDT Recently, the development of new drugs for hepatitis C has changed the management of liver transplant patients. Two newly approved medications are now being combined with traditional treatments to form a powerful new drug cocktail, improving the outcomes among patients with this challenging disease. The new cocktail, part of the arsenal of treatment at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, adds the newly approved drugs (telaprevir and boceprevir) to antivirals already in use for Hepatitis C (pegylated interferon and ribavirin). Together, the formula increases the cure rate from 40-50% to 70-80% and shortens the treatment time by half. Join us November 14th at 1:00 PM/ET on Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio to chat with Hepatologist Elizabeth Verna, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYP/Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation and Robert S. Brown Jr., MD, MPH, Director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation. Speak to our experts about these new and exciting treatment options and learn more about Hepatitis C and the triple viral therapy medications. Dr. Verna and Dr. Brown will answer your questions live, such as: How does the triple viral therapy medications work together to better target the Hepatitis C infection? What is triple viral therapy’s role in liver transplantation?   To submit a question for our doctors before the show, visit our question submission form or tweet an “@” reply to @columbiasurgery. 00:18:00ColumbiaSurgerynoLiver,Surgery,Hepatitis,Cirrhosis,Organ TransplantationRecently, the development of new drugs for hepatitis C has changed the management of liver transplant patients. Two newly approved medications are now being cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/10/16/pancreatic-cancer-personal-perspectivesHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/10/16/pancreatic-cancer-personal-perspectives/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/10/16/pancreatic-cancer-personal-perspectivesTue, 16 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMTPancreatic Cancer – Personal Perspectives Tune in on Tuesday, October 16th at 2:00 PM/ET for a Blog Talk Radio special Pancreatic Cancer – Personal Perspectives to kick off our upcoming Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012.  A panelist of our previous patients, patients’ family members, and staff, will be answering questions about how to navigate the medical community, what to do to build a network of support, and advice on how to be a caregiver. Using their own personal experience, they will answer your questions live, such as:   • With an overwhelming amount of information and options today, how do I decide what treatment is correct for me? • What can I do to better prepare myself for doctor appointments? • What are examples of different ways I can be there to support a loved one? • How do I maintain a positive attitude and increase my chances for survival? • How do I connect with others who have been through this?   To submit a patient advocacy or patient experience question for Bob or Mariann, visit the online question submission form or tweet an “@” reply to @columbiasurgery.   Don't forget to bookmark the Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio Channel and then log in or call 347-539-5189 on Wednesday October 16th at 2:00 PM/ET.  For more information on this program, check out our blog article, Pancreatic Cancer – Personal Perspectives.00:41:00ColumbiaSurgerynopancreas,cancer,awareness,surgery,medicineTune in on Tuesday, October 16th at 2:00 PM/ET for a Blog Talk Radio special Pancreatic Cancer – Personal Perspectives to kick off our upcoming Pancreatic Canchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-late-stage-breast-cancerHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-late-stage-breast-cancer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-late-stage-breast-cancerWed, 05 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMTWhat You Need to Know About Late Stage Breast Cancer   Tune in on Wednesday, September 5th at 12:00 PM/ET, for the third and last series of our Blog Talk Radio show with Dr. Sheldon Feldman on What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer.   This episode will address topics such as:   •What are my options for cure and longevity? •What are my treatment options? •Is prophylactic mastectomy effective and recommended?   If you have a question on the advanced stage diagnosis of breast cancer to be addressed during our program, visit the online question submission form.   To participate live, log on to the Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio Show Channel or call 347-539-5189 at the time of the show.   At the end of the program, we will have a preview of this year's Bridging the Gap, Enhancing Breast Cancer Prevention, Screening and Wellness event scheduled for Saturday, November 17th, 2012.00:36:00ColumbiaSurgerynocancer,breast,health,surgery,womenTune in on Wednesday, September 5th at 12:00 PM/ET, for the third and last series of our Blog Talk Radio show with Dr. Sheldon Feldman on What You Need tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/08/08/doctors-of-ny-med-tomoaki-kato-md-benjamin-samstein-mdHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/08/08/doctors-of-ny-med-tomoaki-kato-md-benjamin-samstein-md/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/08/08/doctors-of-ny-med-tomoaki-kato-md-benjamin-samstein-mdWed, 08 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTDoctors of NY MED: Tomoaki Kato, MD & Benjamin Samstein, MD The Doctors of NY MED - Living Liver Donor Transplantations Previously on NY Med, we have seen cameras intimately follow both doctors and their patients as they went through the arduous and sometimes frustrating process of transplantation and surgery.  The scarcity of donor organs is a well-known clinical challenge. Currently there are over 18,000 people waiting for a liver transplant in the United States. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers the possibility of earlier transplantation to those in need through our Living Donor program. During living donor liver transplantation, surgeons remove a portion of the healthy donor’s liver for transplantation into the recipient. Join us August 8th at 12:00 Noon/ET to chat with innovative transplant surgeon Dr. Tomoaki Kato and the Surgical Director of Living Donor Liver Transplant Program Benjamin Samstein, MD. Speak to these “NY MED doctors” live and ask them about living donor liver transplantation and their experience on NY Med. Learn more about living liver donor transplantations as well as more specific details about the cases on the show.   To submit a question for Dr. Kato or Dr. Samstein before the show, visit The Doctors of NY MED — Tomoaki Kato, MD, Benjamin Samstein, MD and Living Donor Donations question submission form, or tweet an @reply using the #NYMED hash tag to one of our Twitter accounts, @columbiamednews, @nyphospital, or @columbiasurgery.  00:26:00ColumbiaSurgerynoNY MED,television,organ donation,organ transplant,liverThe Doctors of NY MED - Living Liver Donor Transplantations Previously on NY Med, we have seen cameras intimately follow both doctors and their patients as thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/08/01/the-doctors-of-ny-med--tomoaki-kato-md-anthony-watkins-mdHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/08/01/the-doctors-of-ny-med--tomoaki-kato-md-anthony-watkins-md/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/08/01/the-doctors-of-ny-med--tomoaki-kato-md-anthony-watkins-mdWed, 01 Aug 2012 18:00:00 GMTThe Doctors of NY MED - Tomoaki Kato MD & Anthony Watkins MD So what is it like to practice medicine for years in a hospital and then one day have a camera crew following your every step? Do you worry that the camera is getting your best angle? Are you saying things differently, because you know there is a chance the entire nation–no, the entire world, might hear you? Or, do you take a second look at your job after seeing what you do on screen and take pride in the interest and inspiration of the audience?  Here’s your chance to ask two of the “NY Med” doctors those very questions. Join us August 1st at 2:00 PM/ET on Columbia Surgery Blog Talk Radio to chat with innovative transplant surgeons Dr. Tomoaki Kato and Dr. Anthony Watkins. Speak to these “NY MED doctors” live and ask them why they chose their fields, details of the story line (no spoilers allowed), or questions about organ donation and liver transplantation. To submit a question for Dr. Kato or Dr. Watkins before the show, visit The Doctors of NY MED: Tomoaki Kato, MD & Dr. Watkins question submission form, or tweet an @reply using the #NYMED hash tag to one of our Twitter accounts, @columbiamednews, @nyphospital, or @columbiasurgery.  00:34:00ColumbiaSurgerynoNY MED,television,organ donation,organ transplant,liverSo what is it like to practice medicine for years in a hospital and then one day have a camera crew following your every step? Do you worry that the camera ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/07/11/what-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-part-2-1Healthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/07/11/what-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-part-2-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/07/11/what-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-part-2-1Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMTWhat You Need to Know About Breast Cancer: Part 2 The physician’s ability to treat breast cancer is advancing every year. Yet in spite of these innovations, a diagnosis of breast cancer can still be traumatic, even earth shattering. On July 11th at 12:00 Noon ET, The Columbia University Department of Surgery Clinical Breast Cancer Program will be holding the second in a series of three Blog Talk Radio shows on what you need to know about breast cancer. Topics covered in the second show will be: Early Diagnosed Breast Cancer: What are the early symptoms that accompany breast cancer? Can you have breast cancer without having any symptoms? What are my options? Needle biopsy, surgery, and treatment of local mass vs. systemic chemo, radiation, RFA, and more. Needle or Knife: When a lump is found, should you consider having a biopsy before resorting to surgery? To submit a question to Dr. Feldman to be answered live on the show, send an email to info@columbiasurgery.org with Blog Talk Radio: What You Need to Know in the subject line. Be sure to listen to the first show about Breast Health, Prevention, & Family History: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/06/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-part-1 00:38:00ColumbiaSurgerynoBreast Cancer,Education,Surgery,Women Health,MedicineThe physician’s ability to treat breast cancer is advancing every year. Yet in spite of these innovations, a diagnosis of breast cancer can still be traumatic,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/06/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-part-1Healthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/06/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/06/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-part-1Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMTWhat You Need to Know About Breast Cancer: Part 1 The physician’s ability to treat breast cancer is advancing every year. Yet in spite of these innovations, a diagnosis of breast cancer can still be traumatic, even earth shattering. On June 6th at 12:00 Noon ET, The Columbia University Department of Surgery Clinical Breast Cancer Program will be holding the first in a series of three Blog Talk Radio shows on what you need to know about breast cancer. Topics covered in this first show will be: Breast Health: Prevention & Family History: Are you at risk and are there ways to reduce your likelihood of ever developing breast cancer? What are the available screening tools and what are their advantages and disadvantage? How safe is it to wait if there is a finding? False positives. Recommended screening schedules based on personal history. To submit a quesion to Dr. Feldman to be answered live on the show, send an email to info@columbiasurgery.org with Blog Talk Radio: What You Need to Know in the subject line. 00:42:00ColumbiaSurgerynobreast cancer,mammography,surgery,medicine,educationThe physician’s ability to treat breast cancer is advancing every year. Yet in spite of these innovations, a diagnosis of breast cancer can still be traumatic,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/04/04/look-and-feel-your-best-in-your-20s-30s-40s-and-beyond-todNutritionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/04/04/look-and-feel-your-best-in-your-20s-30s-40s-and-beyond-tod/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiasurgery/2012/04/04/look-and-feel-your-best-in-your-20s-30s-40s-and-beyond-todWed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMTLook and Feel Your Best in Your 20s, 30s, 40s & Beyond Today To snip, exercise, or cover up?  With warmer weather rapidly approaching, that seems to be the question on everyone’s mind.  Do you want to know how to leverage all three tools (cosmetic beauty, health and style) at once to achieve your optimal look? Dr. Robert T. Grant, the highly accredited Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief of New York-Presbyterian Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical Centers, holds and exclusive partnership with expert nutritionist, Brooke Alpert, and noted stylist, Jacqui Stafford, to share their beauty secrets on how women and men can always maintain their personal best at any age.  Rather than simply trying to fix image concerns by suggesting a radical surgery makeover, this superhero team gives problems a one-two-three punch that will alleviate the issue for good. Whether you're considering a breast augmentation in your 20s or an eyelift in your 50s, the team’s age-maintenance philosophy will help you look your best while still keeping your own unique beauty. Be sure to submit questions and topics you would like to cover ahead of time by emailing DrGandtheWomen@gmail.com. We look forward to your participation and don’t be stingy – share the wealth by encouraging your friends and colleagues to attend as well! To learn more about Dr. Robert T. Grant’s innovative partnership with Brooke Alpert and Jacqui Stafford and the services they provide, please visit http://www.robertgrantmd.com/partnership.html We look forward to speaking with you soon and helping you look and feel your best. 00:30:00ColumbiaSurgerynoplastic surgery,nutrition,fashion,beauty,personal enhancementTo snip, exercise, or cover up?  With warmer weather rapidly approaching, that seems to be the question on everyone’s mind.  Do you want to know how to leverag