Dr Vladimir Tvrdišić is an expert in general surgery with a particular focus on breast diseases. Dr Tvrdišić comes from the Clinical Centre in Kragujevac and draws on his clinical practice to offer important insights into the surgeon’s role in a multidisciplinary team, known as a medical board. The main topic of this episode is when surgery is used in breast cancer treatment. Dr Tvrdišić’s message in this programme is that women should see a doctor promptly for an examination and have any changes investigated. He tells patients with breast cancer that advances in technology and innovative medicines can help them keep their disease under control. In this video, we answered the following questions: 01.38 Is every lump cancer, and what should we do when we feel a change? 7.18 If the treatment pathway is clear, where can obstacles arise along the way? 08.58 What is the role of the breast multidisciplinary team? 09.36 When the team decides that breast surgery is needed, what options does the patient have? 13.53 Is a patient cured of breast cancer after surgery? 16.45 Are there differences between different types of cancer? 18.28 Message to patients. #stethoscope#health#breastcancer#breastcancer