Fighting Alongside Bronx Women against Breast Cancer
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There is a very good reason
why we as a country have dedicated an
entire month to Breast Cancer Awareness,
and by extension, Treatment
and Recovery. Cancer is no laughing
matter, and has claimed the lives of
far too many. But those who have
survived cancer are truly among the
most inspirational human beings we’ve
ever come across. And we are nothing
sort of honored to know them, cherish
them, and fight with them so we can
live in a world where cancer will not
claim the life of another. Because the
current statistics for breast cancer are
nothing short of chilling.
Breast cancer is the most common
cancer to be diagnosed in women.
Over 250,000 women in the United
States, or one in eight women will be
diagnosed with breast cancer.
Over 40,000 women are estimated to
die from breast cancer this year alone.
In New York State, roughly 15,000
women are diagnosed and 2,500 women
die every year from breast cancer.
As daunting as these statistics may be,
Dr. Nidhi Sahgal of Essen Health Care
is determined to lower them. Dr. Sahgal
is a board-certified breast surgeon
and fellow of the American College
of Surgeons in practice for 18 years in
Westchester County and the Bronx,
specializing in breast diseases and
surgery. After her residency in general
surgery, she completed a fellowship in
breast surgery at Stanford University
Hospital in California. She is a cancer
liaison physician for the American
College of surgeons in the member of
the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
She currently sees patients at
the Women’s Health Center of Essen
Health Care on Arthur Avenue.
Dr. Sahgal is a firm believer in breast
conservation and testing as early as
possible to minimize invasive procedures.
At the Women’s Health Center
of Essen Health Care on Arthur Avenue,
she dedicates herself to patients to
make them feel as comfortable and at
ease as possible throughout the entire
process. Dr. Sahgal and her staff strive
to educate and rally patients on preventative
measures, including changes
in dietary habits and increasing movements.
The tests she performs include
genetic testing via saliva, which is
among some of the least invasive
measures to determine risk, as well
as breast exams, mammography, as
well as any additional imaging. After
testing, the next step if an abnormality
is found is a needle biopsy which
is performed by Dr. Sahgal to make a
diagnosis without surgery. If abnormalities
are detected, treatment options
include medicine, radiation, and
surgical removal as a last resort. More
women have chosen to get mastectomy
as a preventative measure, but the
survival rate is comparable to that of
lumpectomies. Dr. Sahgal believes that
the mastectomy rate has increased due
to emotional reasons, but is determined
to balance the scales and guide
women down that path only if absolutely
necessary.
Breast cancer in particular affects
women in more ways than just their
physical health. It is a grueling physical,
mental, and emotional fight. Breast
cancer, like all cancers, goes beyond
the person who has it as their loved
ones must also fight alongside them.
We at Essen Health Care also fight for
our patients and support them every
step of the way, with Dr. Nidhi Sahgal
leading the helm in the fight against
breast cancer.
To learn more about our services and
book an appointment with Dr. Sahgal,
or any of our other skilled providers,
visit https://www.essenhealthcare.com/
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