Here’s a sobering statistic: Approximately 1 out of every 8 women will get diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. In other words, nearly every family will have some experience with breast cancer — whether it’s their mother, their aunt, or their friend. We also know how critical early diagnosis is and that advancements in diagnosing and treating breast cancer continue almost daily. Dr. Elisa Port shares her journey to becoming Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai, why it’s never too late to go into the healthcare field, and the most important steps women can take to prevent and treat breast cancer in this important episode for all women. 

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