The first step in treating early stage breast cancer usually involves surgical removal of the tumor, and assessment of the axillary (underam) lymph nodes on the side of the tumor. There are two options for breast cancer surgery: Mastectomy removes the entire breast. Breast conservation surgery removes only the cancerous area and a small amount of surrounding normal tissue. This is ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco Medical Group will host a Breast Cancer Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 30, at its Mount Kisco office. The symposium starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders Conference Room. The office is at 110 South Bedford Road in Mount Kisco. RSVP to Doreen Semel at 914-242-2666. The symposium, part of MKMG’s Community Education Series, will several important topics. Dr. ...