Chief Marketing & Bus Dev Exec passionately focused on #healthcare transformation in #cancer #medicaldevice. Mom of 2 amazing college kidsđź‘Ť
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Diana Chan retweeted
Reflecting on an incredible week at #ASBrS2026.
Thank you for visiting @PerimeterMed at Booth #325. Whether you were demoing Claire, discussing patient advocacy with @mmejendouglas, or competing in our Margin Match game, your engagement made this meeting one to remember.
Diana Chan retweeted
#TBT our townhall! @mmejendouglas - #breastcancer survivor, author, patient advocate and advisor to @PerimeterMed's advisory board joined us. Her perspective drives home the importance of patient voice in our work. We are #StrongerTogether.
#MedTech #PerimeterAI
Diana Chan retweeted
#DCIS is considered non-invasive but removing it precisely can help reduce repeat surgeries. We appreciate advocates like @mmejendouglas for helping patients understand their options.
#StrongerTogether #CancerCare #PerimeterAI
DCIS, also known as Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, is considered Stage Zero breast cancer. It is often detected on a mammogram. In fact, before the widespread use of mammography, DCIS wasn’t as common. (bcrf.org/about-breast-cancer…)
To understand more about DCIS, it is helpful to dig into each of the letters of the acronym.
D: Ductal. This indicates where the abnormal cells are located. In DCIS, the abnormal cells are found in the milk ducts of the breast.
C: Carcinoma. A carcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in the skin or the tissue linings of our organs.
IS: in situ. This is a Latin term that means “in place.” In the case of DCIS, the abnormal (cancerous) cells have not spread or invaded the surrounding tissue.
Surgical options for DCIS include a lumpectomy (with or without radiation) or a mastectomy.
DCIS is often found on the margins in a lumpectomy and can be the cause of re-excisions, especially in younger women who have dense breasts.
To learn more about DCIS treatment options, you can read my post here: jenniferadouglas.com/diagnos…
#dcis #sponsored #strongertogether #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Diana Chan retweeted
Why do I need another lumpectomy?
Sometimes, after a breast-conserving surgery, you may get a call from your breast surgeon saying that they didn’t get clean margins during surgery. If that happens, your surgeon may schedule you for another surgery– called a re-excision.
Here’s why margins matter: Clean (or clear) margins are linked to better outcomes and lower recurrence in cancer. ( pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4009…)Â
So if there is any cancer on the margins, your surgeon may call you and schedule another surgery- called a re-excision.
I’m honored to serve as an advisor to Perimeter, where the mission is supporting surgeons with better tools and improving outcomes for patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery. On their website you can explore their resources about margins: perimetermed.com/patients/wh…
If you are facing another surgery or re-excision, it is normal to feel sad and frustrated. I wrote a bit about some of the frustration I felt when my initial lumpectomy was delayed after my MRI here: jenniferadouglas.com/delays-…
If you have faced another surgery, or a delay in your treatment, I’d love to know what helped you as you walked through that time.
#patientadvocacy #breastcancerawareness #cancercare #bcsm #sponsoredpost
Diana Chan retweeted
As #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth begins, the Pink Ribbon reminds us of hope & resilience. But it’s action that drives change. At @PerimeterMed, we’re working to improve surgical outcomes & advance breast #cancercare. #StrongerTogether #PerimeterAI #Pinktober
Diana Chan retweeted
Did you know it can take up to 10 days to get a pathology report after surgery?
If cancer cells are found at the margin, patients may need a second surgery—called a re-excision.
That delay can mean more stress, more risk, and slower recovery.
Diana Chan retweeted
Exciting news: @Med_City_Health, has adopted @PerimeterMed's S-Series #OCT technology to visualize tissue margins in the OR. Proud to partner with Dr. Allison DiPasquale and Dr. Lisa Anderson! bit.ly/3TWwr3G
#medtech #medicaldevice
Diana Chan retweeted
Proud to work with Dr. @KaylaGriffithMD and the team at @HCAHealthONE Rose Medical Center—committed to bringing advanced technology and compassionate care to patients in Denver. Thank you for being the first to bring OCT to Colorado!
#leadingtheway #patientcare
@JustinYAK2424
Diana Chan retweeted
If you have to recheck it, it’s time to rethink it. Scout new options. The MOLLI 2 System has a reliable signal*, allowing you to focus on what’s important – your patients. Contact us at bit.ly/4eiiJSd to learn more.
*100% of surgeons localized the marker in a controlled lab simulation; data on file. The information in this post is intended for healthcare professionals in the United States only.
Diana Chan retweeted
A new episode of the AI and Healthcare interview series is out now!
“How Can AI Make Breast-Conserving Surgery Smarter? - with Dr. Sanjay Juneja”
Featuring: Adrian Mendes @adrianvmendes, CEO of Perimeter Medical Imaging @PerimeterMed
Watch now: youtu.be/3vdsF-uZB_U
Diana Chan retweeted
~ 50% of women have #DenseBreastTissue making accurate #cancer detection using standard X-ray mammography difficult— and may lead to missed or delayed diagnoses.
Watch CEO Michael Waterston’s full talk at #LSIUSA25 to know more radialis.com/news/michael-wa…
#MedicalImaging
Diana Chan retweeted
CEO @adrianvmendes at #BBHIC2025 presents advantages of our optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging system which helps surgeons get clarity on margins in real-time in the OR. For more info: ir.perimetermed.com/
#medicalimaging #medtech $PINK.V $PYNKF
Diana Chan retweeted
Exciting news today from Perimeter! @HonorHealth, a leading #healthcare provider in the Phoenix and Scottsdale region, is the first in Arizona to use our S-Series OCT technology to visualize tissue margins in the OR. bit.ly/4jDbjLa
Diana Chan retweeted
My husband and I are both software engineers and each year we do a hackathon for my birthday where we build tools for those affected by cancer or in the oncology space- then open source them.
Our next one is coming up next month. Any suggestions on what you’d like to see built?
Diana Chan retweeted
Nice to see @ProfAMThompson of @BCMHouston recognized for his groundbreaking work in #breastcancer! Dr. Thompson participated in the clinical trial of our investigational tech w/ #AI for visualizing tissue using OCT during breast cancer surgery. bit.ly/4aUn6Bk
Diana Chan retweeted
As you read your copy of "A Breast Cancer Journey: Living it One Step at a Time," My hope is that you feel encouragement coming from the pages into your heart. #abreastcancerjourney jenniferadouglas.com/books/
Diana Chan retweeted
We are looking for an outstanding Breast Surgical Oncologist to join our team at @ClevelandClinic! This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of a comprehensive program dedicated to exceptional patient care and innovation!
practicematch.com/physicians…
Diana Chan retweeted
Thank you to @MoultrieNews for speaking with @MUSCsurgonc about the @MolliSurgical system now available for #BreastCancer surgeons at @muschealth. bit.ly/3WGANwK