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Michelle Azu, M.D., FACS

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Life Is Hectic Now, But Don’t Put Off Your Breast Cancer Screening Life Is Hectic Now, But Don’t Put Off Your Breast Cancer Screening
Life Is Hectic Now, But Don’t Put Off Your Breast Cancer Screening In 2020, we’ve let nonessentials fall by the wayside to focus on surviving the pandemic. That’s understandable … but as we adjust to the challenges of a new way of life, do not think of breast cancer screening as nonessential. The American Cancer Society notes that many individuals are putting cancer screenings on hold this year. It is important to remember cancer doesn’t take a break. One in eight women in the U.S. will receive a breast cancer diagnosis by her 75th birthday. That’s why it’s so important to keep up with routine mammograms. “We understand fear associated with routine healthc…

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Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital
Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Women living in Westchester and surrounding counties now have access to superior breast care close to home at the NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center in Bronxville. The Hospital is designated an accredited breast center by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers for delivering the highest level of evidenced-based care for patients with diseases of the breast. Michelle Azu, MD, FACS, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon at NYP Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, lea…

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