You've gotten news you didn't want to hear: the lump is cancerous. But knowing what to expect can help you prepare for what's next. In today's episode, medical oncologist Gerry Ann Houston, MD, Medical Director of Baptist's Breast Health Center, discusses staging and treatment options. She also talks about procedures for detecting cancer in the lymph nodes that may be affected; suggests questions you should ask your doctor; gives an overview of how long treatment generally lasts; discusses the role of exercise; and addresses the question "If I've had breast cancer, how likely is it to come back?"
