Dr Weintritt's Videos

Strategies for Breast Cancer: Assessing Local and Systemic Risks for Effective Treatment. In this informative overview of breast cancer treatment options, Dr. David Weintritt, MD, FACS, breast cancer surgeon at Virginia Cancer Specialists, discusses the essential elements of creating a personalized treatment plan for patients facing a new breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Weintritt emphasizes the importance of understanding both local and systemic risks. Local risk is the straightforward assessment of the cancer’s location, extent, and the optimal surgical approach for local risk mitigation. On the other hand, systemic risk, involving the potential spread of breast cancer, is addressed through a combination of surgery and radiation. The video underscores the necessity for tailored treatments, considering factors such as the risk of local recurrence and the need for systemic therapy, including chemotherapy. Watch this video to stay informed on treatments and innovations in breast cancer treatment.