Newswise — In light of today's announcement from Edwards' Campaign, Dr. Aman Buzdar is available for media interviews to address breast cancer recurrence, including the following topics:
Breast Cancer Recurrence Facts:"¢ Postmenopausal women with early breast cancer are at their greatest risk of disease recurrence during the first five years after diagnosis."¢ The absolute number and percentage of recurrences in the first five years after surgery is much higher than the following five to 10 years."¢ Treatment received during these first five years is paramount in combating the disease.
What: In light of today's announcement from the Edwards' Campaign, Dr. Aman Buzdar is available for media interviews to address breast cancer recurrence, including the following topics:
"¢ Breast cancer recurrence statistics and demographics"¢ Ways breast cancer patients can help reduce their risk for recurrence"¢ The difference between local, regional and distant recurrence"¢ The role that patient adherence plays in recurrence"¢ Recent medical advancements to help reduce recurrence"¢ The importance of increasing patient and caretaker awareness about the risks of recurrence
Who: Aman U. Buzdar, M.D. is the Deputy Chairman and a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas.
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