Doctor in the House: The Best for Your Breasts

Dr Rachael Khong, Consultant Oncologist | Dr Harjit Kaur, Consultant Breast & Endocrine Surgeon

21-Sep-18 16:00

Doctor in the House: The Best for Your Breasts

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It is going to be Pink October soon – the month of the very successful awareness campaign that's been credited with improving the outcomes of breast cancer cases. Here to discuss some of the latest in breast health news are those in the frontline of breast cancer management: consultant breast and endocrine surgeon Dr Harjit Kaur and consultant oncologist Dr Rachael Khong.

Produced by: Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: breast, cancer, oncology, IORT, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, Pink October, mammogram, health and living, The Bigger Picture,

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