Certain gene mutations can increase your risk for developing cancers, including breast cancer. These mutations are passed down from parent to child.
The BRCA mutation increases your risk of breast cancer significantly. Some experts believe those with this mutation have an 85 percent chance of developing breast cancer.
At the Weill Cornell Medicine Breast Center, we know that breast surgery can be an overwhelming and challenging process. We are here to provide comforting, supportive and compassionate care at every step.
The surgical intensive care unit (SICU) at Weill Cornell Medicine is led by highly experienced and compassionate critical care surgeons. Our clinical outcomes (results after surgery) are among the best in the nation.
Patients throughout New York City and the region entrust Weill Cornell Medicine for urgent surgical problems because our surgeons are highly qualified, trained and nationally recognized as being leaders in the field.
Our team of specialized surgeons are highly skilled at performing all types of emergency general surgeries, including complex surgeries, rapidly. In addition, we provide minimally invasive options for many of the surgeries.
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Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.
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If your quality of life has been diminished by an injury, illness, disability, chronic pain or physical impairments, our team is here to help. Our rehabilitation medicine physicians have partnered the top therapy teams who are dedicated to helping patients maximize physical function, decrease or eliminate pain, foster independence and improve your ability to live the full, active life you want.
Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care now offers expert Cardiology consultation with Danielle Nicolo, MD,PhD at our Iris Cantor Health Center. In addition to general cardiology Dr. Nicolo has a particular interest in preventive cardiology with a focus on providing excellent, individualized care to address and prevent cardiovascular disease in both men and women.
