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U of M Research Study Shows More Twin Cities Breast Cancer Patients Choosing to Have Healthy Breasts Removed
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (October 7, 2009) – More women in the greater Twin Cities region who are diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast are choosing also to have the healthy breast surgically removed. These women tend to be younger, have a larger tumor, a family history of the disease, and a female surgeon for their doctor. Learn more.

U of M Study Finds More Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage, Highly Treatable Form of Breast Cancer Choosing to Have Both Breasts Removed (April 9, 2009)

Diabetes is Resolved in Over 78 Percent of Diabetic Patients Following Bariatric Surgery, U Meta-Analysis Finds (March 3, 2009)

Research Findings Could Impact How, and For How Long, Donated Blood Is Distributed and Stored (Jan. 28, 2009)

News Release Archives

SURGERY IN THE NEWS

Arthur J. Matas, M.D. was quoted in an article in American Medical News (August 17) about kidney trafficking and his thoughts on compensating organ donors.

Arthur J. Matas, M.D. was quoted on ScienceLine (August 6) about kidney trafficking.

Arthur J. Matas, M.D. was quoted in the Ethiopian Review (August 3) about kidney trafficking.

Jeffrey G. Chipman, M.D. and Jonathan D'Cunha, M.D., Ph.D. were on Charleston’s WCBD-TV (July 31) speaking about how the Department of Surgery is using simulation to enhance first year residents’ training.

Arthur J. Matas, M.D. was interviewed on WCCO-radio (July 28) about kidney trafficking and his thoughts on compensating organ donors.

Arthur J. Matas, M.D. was quoted in Time magazine (July 27) about kidney trafficking.

Jeffrey G. Chipman, M.D. and Jonathan D'Cunha, M.D., Ph.D. were interviewed by KARE 11 News (July 21) about how the Department of Surgery is using simulation to enhance first year residents’ training.

Todd M. Tuttle, M.D., M.S. was quoted by Oncology Nursing News (July 21) about his research which found that many women diagnosed with cancer in one breast are choosing to have a double mastectomy without increasing their survival rate.

Matthew C. Byrnes, M.D. was interviewed on WCCO-TV (July 8) about the importance of safety for children when using trampolines.

John S. Najarian, M.D. was on CNBC’s Fast Money show (June 25) speaking about liver transplantation and Apple founder Steve Jobs' recent surgery.

Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D. was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio (June 2) about research which has found that DNA tests may be able to identify certain hard-to-detect types of cancers.

Donavon J. Hess, M.D., Ph.D., MBA was mentioned in an article in the Illinois Telegraph (May 26) about one of his patients, a boy born without a section of his esophagus, who was able to return home recently. The University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital was also mentioned.

The University of Minnesota’s Visible Heart Lab and Paul A. Iaizzo, Ph.D. were featured in a KARE-11 TV report (May 15) about getting high school kids inspired to become involved in the medical industry.

Minnesota Monthly Magazine "Top Doctors for Women" (May 2009) from the Department of Surgery included: Maria Evasovich, M.D., Ann C. Lowry, M.D., Anders F. Mellgren, M.D., Ph.D., Heather L. Rossi, M.D., Sara J. Shumway, M.D., Amy Thorsen, M.D., and Todd M. Tuttle,M.D., M.S.

Todd M. Tuttle, M.D., M.S. was quoted on RedOrbit.com (April 27) about his recent study that more women diagnosed with an early stage of breast cancer are opting for double mastectomies.

Todd M. Tuttle, M.D., M.S. was quoted in a Reuters UK article (April 24) about his recent study that more women diagnosed with an early stage of breast cancer are opting for double mastectomies.

Todd M. Tuttle, M.D., M.S. was quoted in Washington’s The Spokesman Review (April 21) about research that shows more women diagnosed with breast cancer are opting for bilateral mastectomies. This story was originally published in the Washington Post.

Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D. was interviewed by KSTP-TV about pancreatic cancer research and treatment (April 17).