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Welcome to THE NEXT BREAST THING, a podcast by the American Society of Breast Surgeons for the breast community. We're a group of devoted surgeons from different parts of the country, inviting you to journey with us into the science of the breast through the heart and soul of our breast community. From advances in procedures and patient care to personal transformation, we're here to support you. So, if you're part of the breast community and can't seem to find the answers… this is the next breast thing.
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- 5 days ago35 min
Ep. 49 - Part 1 - Estate Law 101 With Legal Expert Rachel Sherman
What happens to everything you've worked so hard to build if you're suddenly no longer here to protect it? In Part one of this two-part Estate Planning series, the co-hosts welcome Estate Law Expert Rachel Sherman to explore the essential legal decisions every breast surgeon should consider—from wills and revocable trusts to ensuring your final wishes are properly documented. It's a practical conversation about protecting your assets, your family, and the legacy you leave behind. SPECIAL GUEST Rachel B.G. Sherman is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and Principal-in-Charge of the firm's Palm Beach Gardens office. She advises high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wills and trusts, tax and multigenerational planning, retirement benefits, charitable giving, business succession, and wealth protection. Her practice also includes estate and trust administration, guiding families and fiduciaries through probate and the estate settlement process. Rachel earned her J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. She is admitted to practice in Florida, Connecticut, and New York and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell, where she holds an AV rating. MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Slo
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Ep. 48 - Our Favorite Books 2026
Looking for a life-altering book? In this episode, the co-hosts trade the operating room for the bookshelf to share the books that have inspired, entertained, and stayed with them in 2026. From personal favorites to unexpected recommendations, it's a fun, revealing conversation that offers a glimpse into the life-changing impact of books on their lives as breast surgeons. Below is a list of the co-host book recommendations mentioned in this episode: Carla • Slow Productivity — Cal Newport • Never Eat Alone — Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz • The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle • The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke — Suze Orman • Whistler — Ann Patchett • First Lie Wins — Ashley Elston Susan • Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great — Joshua Medcalf • The Tipping Point — Malcolm Gladwell • Blink — Malcolm Gladwell Susie • Growth Mindset — Carol Dweck • Calamity Club — Kathryn Stockett Ellie • The 5AM Club — Robin Sharma • The Most Important Thing — Howard Marks • How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie • I Will Teach You To Be Rich — Ramit Sethi Michael • Devil in the White City — Erik Larson • Tale of Two Cities — Charles Dickens • The Road — Cormac McCarthy MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Boolbol earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Shawn Hanson Professor of Surgery. Dr. Fisher is also the director of the IU Dept of of Surgery Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed
- Aug 18, 202636 min
Ep. 47 - Ergonomics Do's, Don'ts, and Dangers for Breast Surgeons with Breast Surgery Ergonomics Expert Dr. Kate Kopkash
Is surgery taking a physical toll on your body as a breast surgeon? You're not alone. In this episode, the co-hosts welcome breast surgeon and ergonomics expert Dr. Kate Kopkash to discuss the physical toll breast surgery can take on the surgeon and how we can mitigate injury. It's a personal story-driven, honest eye-opening conversation about taking better care of the surgeon behind the surgery. SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Katherine A. Kopkash, MD, FACS is Director of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery at Endeavor Health and Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. A nationally recognized leader in oncoplastic and robotic breast surgery, her research has helped establish U.S. clinical standards for robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy, surgeon ergonomics, and oncoplastic training. As National Principal Investigator for both U.S. prospective multicenter trials of robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy, she presented the findings at the 2026 ASBrS Annual Meeting and published the results in Annals of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Kopkash also pioneered research on breast surgeon ergonomics, developed the Exercise and OR Positioning Protocol (EOPP), and has led the development of the ASBrS Level I Oncoplastics Certification and national oncoplastic training curriculum. Her work has contributed to reducing reoperation rates following breast-conserving surgery, and she is an accomplished educator, researcher, and mentor with 36 peer-reviewed publications, six book chapters, and four trained oncoplastic fellows. She has received numerous honors, including the Annals of Breast Surgery Most Read Paper Award, multiple UChicago Excellence in Teaching Awards, Crain's Chicago 40 Under 40, and recognition as a Castle Connolly and Chicago Magazine Top Doctor. MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Boolbol earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. <img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/show/561490/Carla_Fisher_v2.j
- Aug 4, 202638 min
Ep. 46 - To Operate Or Not To Operate? Surgical Treatment For Metastatic Breast Cancer
When is it wrong to operate? When is it right to operate? Join the co-hosts as they share their perspectives, personal stories, and discuss the latest scientific evidence regarding the evolving role of surgery in patients with metastatic breast cancer. It's a thoughtful, evidence-driven conversation about challenging conventional thinking while keeping patients at the center of every decision. MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Boolbol earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Shawn Hanson Professor of Surgery. Dr. Fisher is also the director of the IU Dept of of Surgery Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her residency in general surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and her fellowship as a surgical fellow in breast oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher is a certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncologists and the Association of Academic Surgeons. Susie Hagen, MD, FACS received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Iowa. In addition, Dr. Hagen earned her Master of Science in Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Master in Medical Education from the University of Iowa. Her special interests are benign and malignant breast disease, complex wound, and robotic surgeries. She still takes call at a level II trauma center. Dr. Hagen obtained a certification in the Advanced Trauma Operative Management Cour
- Jul 21, 202639 min
Ep. 45 - ASBrS Breast Imaging 2025 Guidelines for the Management of Benign Breast Fibroepithelial Lesions
How well do you know the latest breast imaging guidelines? In this episode, the co-hosts break down the 2025 ASBrS Breast Imaging Guidelines for the management of benign breast fibroepithelial lesions and what they mean for everyday clinical practice. Link to the JAMA article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2840206 MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Boolbol earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Shawn Hanson Professor of Surgery. Dr. Fisher is also the director of the IU Dept of of Surgery Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her residency in general surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and her fellowship as a surgical fellow in breast oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher is a certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncologists and the Association of Academic Surgeons. Susie Hagen, MD, FACS received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Iowa. In addition, Dr. Hagen earned her Master of Science in Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Master in Medical Education from the University of Iowa. Her special interests are benign and malignant breast disease, complex wound, and robotic surgeries. She still takes call at a level II trauma center. Dr. Hagen obtained a certification in the Advanced Trauma Operat
- Jul 7, 202634 min
Ep. 44 - How to Navigate Palliative Care as Breast Surgeons
Have you or your patients ever struggled with the what, where, when, and why of palliative care? You're not alone. Join the co-hosts for an honest conversation about the sometimes-confusing role of palliative care in breast surgery and why it's about so much more than end-of-life care. It's a thoughtful and practical discussion that empowers surgeons to provide more compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the entire cancer journey. MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Boolbol earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Shawn Hanson Professor of Surgery. Dr. Fisher is also the director of the IU Dept of of Surgery Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her residency in general surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and her fellowship as a surgical fellow in breast oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher is a certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncologists and the Association of Academic Surgeons. Susie Hagen, MD, FACS received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Iowa. In addition, Dr. Hagen earned her Master of Science in Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Master in Medical Education from the University of Iowa. Her special interests are benign and malignant breast disease, complex wound, and robotic surgeries. She still takes call at a level II trauma center. Dr. Hagen obtained a ce
- Jun 23, 202634 min
Ep. 43 - How to Get Comfortable Talking to Patients About Sexuality and Breast Cancer
Ever struggle handling patient questions about sexuality as it relates to breast cancer? You're not alone. Join the co-hosts as they open up about their own struggles regarding one of the most important, and often uncomfortable conversations in breast cancer care: sexuality. They share personal stories and explore practical strategies for discussing intimacy, body image, sexual health, and treatment-related changes with confidence, compassion, and sensitivity. It's an honest and empowering conversation designed to help surgeons better support patients through every aspect of survivorship. MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Boolbol earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Shawn Hanson Professor of Surgery. Dr. Fisher is also the director of the IU Dept of of Surgery Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her residency in general surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and her fellowship as a surgical fellow in breast oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher is a certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncologists and the Association of Academic Surgeons. Susie Hagen, MD, FACS received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Iowa. In addition, Dr. Hagen earned her Master of Science in Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Master in Medical Education from the University of Iowa. Her special interests are benign and malignant breast dise
- Jun 9, 202637 min
Ep. 42 - The Great HRT Debate with Dr. Kristin Rojas
Wondering if you're giving patients the right advice regarding HRT in 2026? In this episode, the co-hosts welcome Dr. Kristin Rojas for a thoughtful conversation about the risks, benefits, misconceptions, and evolving evidence surrounding HRT. Link to Kristin's Breast Surgeons Live Webinar referenced during the episode: https://www.breastsurgeons.org/education/webinars/overview?video_id=53 SPECIAL GUEST Kristin Rojas, MD, FACS, FACOG is a fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon, board-certified gynecologist, and Associate Professor at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center of Houston, Texas. She earned her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School, completed her residency at Brown University, and further specialized in breast surgical oncology through a fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She is a NCI-funded cancer researcher studying the gut microbiome and novel therapeutics for genitourinary syndrome in female cancer survivors. MEET THE CO-HOSTS Michael Berry, MD is a breast surgical oncologist at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, TN. After practicing general surgery for 6 years, he completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2002. Upon leaving Texas, he moved to the Memphis, TN area where he was the first fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region; and this is where he remains today. Dr. Berry has long taught breast ultrasound diagnosis, intervention and ablation. However, his particular interest is in education, as he currently serves on the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee, which oversees the fellowship programs in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Berry is currently the president-elect of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and will begin his term as president in May of 2025. Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS is the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program at Nuvance Health. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon and performs a variety of breast cancer surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies. She has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy; she is also a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Dr. Boolbol's personal mission is to diagnose and successfully treat breast cancer and breast conditions while caring for the whole patient – emotionally and physically – every step of the way. Dr. Boolbol is the immediate Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She joined Nuvance Health after serving as chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Boolbol earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Shawn Hanson Professor of Surgery. Dr. Fisher is also the director of the IU Dept of of Surgery Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her residency in general surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and her fellowship as a surgical fellow in breast oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher is a certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncologists and the Association of Academic Surgeons. <p
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Welcome to THE NEXT BREAST THING, a podcast by the American Society of Breast Surgeons for the breast community. We're a group of devoted surgeons from different parts of the country, inviting you to journey with us into the science of the breast through the heart and soul of our breast community. From advances in procedures and patient care to personal transformation, we're here to support you. So, if you're part of the breast community and can't seem to find the answers… this is the next breast thing.
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