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Ask an Oncologist: “How Do I Choose My Breast Cancer Treatment?”

The right therapy for your breast cancer may depend on several factors.

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on April 6, 2025
Featuring Stephanie Bernik, MD, FCASReviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | April 6, 2025

After a breast cancer diagnosis, your care team will likely go over your treatment options with you. Each person with breast cancer may have a slightly different treatment plan based on many factors, so how do you choose?

In this video, learn what factors you and your care team will need to consider when choosing your breast cancer treatment plan, according to Stephanie Bernik, MD, Breast Oncologic Surgeon at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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