Our physicians are hopeful about the future for women with breast cancer. "Breast cancer is one of the most-common cancers in women and a lot of research is being held on this type of cancer," said Mehmet Hepgur, M.D. "There are some new developments coming out, which include the patient's outcomes, said the hematologist-oncologist with Broward Health North.

"This is why breast cancer is one of my favorite cancers I like to treat," he said. "I have the chance to give patients hope, improve their outcomes and expand their life expectancy."