It’s natural to have a lot of questions about your breast cancer diagnosis, according to Stephanie Bernik, MD, Breast Oncologic Surgeon at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. In this video, learn about the different stages and receptor statuses that may affect your treatment options.
Dr. Bernik is the Chief of Breast Service at Mount Sinai West and an assistant professor of surgery at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine.
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Marisa Taylor KarasMarisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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