Breast cancer is considered the most common malignant disease in the Western world. In Israel alone, more than 5,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For this reason, awareness of the importance of conducting preliminary tests and checkups has greatly expanded, and at the same time, a significant improvement has been observed in the field of treatment of the disease. Many publications have begun to emerge urging women to get tested as soon as possible and every year.
Dr. Smadar Packer Nir is a private breast surgeon who is the first professional that many women meet. She performs the initial examination and accompanies them down the road, if necessary. The good news is that thanks to the growing awareness and the general improvement in the world of treatment, breast cancer has become curable at a high rate. All the more so, in cases where it was discovered at an early stage.
Breast cancer – it can be beaten!
As mentioned, breast surgeons are the professional figure that women will meet at the beginning of the process. The recommended pre-test is performed by her, so that if there is a tumor process in the woman's body, Dr. Packer Nir will be the one to locate it. In fact, she is the first to research the patient's body and illness, accompanying her in the first steps of coping and advising her on the way forward.
Apart from the primary mediating factor between the patient and the disease, Private breast surgery Standing as part of a medical team that the patient will meet according to the therapeutic needs; oncologists, geneticists, pathologists, and more. Dr. Packer Nir's role is to provide the patient with a network of support after receiving the diagnosis and to connect her with the treatment team, to update her in a clear, transparent and sensitive manner regarding her condition, and to explain the considerations for further treatment.
Most of the time, after a tumor procedure is found, the first step will be to remove it surgically and perform a biopsy. According to the conclusions that will emerge from the biopsy, steps will be decided in order to prevent it from growing again. Usually chemotherapy and/or biological treatments.
Early diagnosis prevents abnormal development
Every once a year, it seems that everything is filled with advertisements reminding women to come to see a breast surgeon as soon as possible. The reason for this is clear; Early diagnosis can prevent abnormal development and, ultimately, save lives. There is no doubt that the field of breast medicine is very challenging and extensive, both in terms of treatment methods and in terms of treatments and surgeries, but above all, due to the special relationship created between the patients and breast surgery. The connection between two women who understand each other makes Dr. Packer Nir's work much more than a medical service.
Therefore, if you are reading these words, you have not yet reserved a line for yourself – because you are afraid, because you do not know what to expect, because you have heard stories. Know that you are in the right place. With years of experience, a tremendous love for the profession and a sense of mission, you will know that with Dr. Packer Nir you are in the best and most professional hands. With full sensitivity, she will lay out the possibilities for you, and accompany you hand in hand on the way to a healthier routine.