Helen Mabry, MDBreast Surgical Oncology · Perrysburg, Ohio
Media and publications

On air, in print, and in the community

Recent 13ABC, WTOL 11, and WGTE appearances and community talks in Toledo and Northwest Ohio, plus peer-reviewed work from Dr. Mabry's time at the John Wayne Cancer Institute, the University of Southern California, and the University of Toledo.

In the community and on air

Dr. Mabry speaks regularly in Northwest Ohio about screening, early detection, and how breast cancer treatment has changed.

Watch on 13ABCLife after breast cancer. October 14, 2026, 3 minutes.
Watch on WTOL 11Wellness Wednesday: risks and warning signs. September 30, 2026, 5 minutes.

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  • Local surgeon works to help people navigate life after breast cancer13ABC (WTVG), Toledo, aired October 14, 2026 (3 minutes). Dr. Mabry explains that the breast cancer journey does not end when treatment ends, and how she helps patients through life after treatment.
    Watch on 13ABC
  • Wellness Wednesday: Breast cancer risks, warning signs and when you should start paying attentionWTOL 11 News at Four, aired September 30, 2026 (5 minutes). For the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Mabry talks about why breast cancer is becoming more common and what women in Northwest Ohio should know.
    Watch on WTOL
  • The Four Hundred & Nineteen: Dr. Helen Mabry and Elissa BrownWGTE Public Media, aired June 10, 2026. A conversation on screening recommendations, treatment approaches, and inclusive workplace wellness.
    Watch on PBS
  • Early detection key in ensuring positive outcomes from breast cancerWTOL 11 News at Four, aired February 18, 2026 (5 minutes). Screening mammograms, 3D mammography and MRI, who is at higher risk, and everyday steps women can take.
    Watch on WTOL
  • The history of breast cancer treatmentCommunity talks in 2026 at Way Public Library in Perrysburg, Kingston Residence of Perrysburg, and Ohio Living Swan Creek in Toledo.

Peer-reviewed publications

  • Image-detected breast cancer: state of the art diagnosis and treatmentSilverstein MJ, Lagios MD, Recht A, Allred DC, Harms SE, Holland R, Holmes DR, Hughes LL, Jackman RJ, Julian TB, Kuerer HM, Mabry H, et al.
    Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2005;201(4):586-597.
    View on PubMed
  • Local control in ductal carcinoma in situ treated by excision alone: incremental benefit of larger marginsMacDonald HR, Silverstein MJ, Mabry H, et al.
    American Journal of Surgery. 2005;190(4):521-525.
    View on PubMed
  • The practical value of prediction: a semireliable assistantMabry H, Giuliano AE.
    Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2006;13(3):282-284.
    View on PubMed
  • What is the value of axillary dissection or sentinel node biopsy in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ?Mabry H, Giuliano AE, Silverstein MJ.
    American Journal of Surgery. 2006;192(4):455-457.
    View on PubMed
  • Sentinel node mapping for breast cancer: progress to date and prospects for the futureMabry H, Giuliano AE.
    Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. 2007;16(1):55-70.
    View on PubMed
  • An update on prognosis in breast cancer patients with extensive axillary diseaseHoehne F, Chen S, Mabry H, Giuliano AE.
    The Breast Journal. 2008;14(1):76-80.
    View on PubMed
  • SSO approved training programs in breast cancer careMabry H, Giuliano AE.
    Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2008;97(2):99-100.
    View on PubMed
  • Corrections for mRNA extraction and sample normalization errors find increased mRNA levels may compensate for cancer haplo-insufficiencyWeaver DA, Nestor-Kalinoski AL, Craig K, Gorris M, Parikh T, Mabry H, Allison DC.
    Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer. 2014;53(2):194-210.
    View on PubMed
  • Breast Surgery (book chapter)Mabry HC. In: Coventry BJ, ed. Surgery: Complications, Risks and Consequences.
    Springer, 2014.
    View on Springer

Selected talks and lectures

  • Recent Advances in Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer: Z11 and Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. Surgical Grand Rounds, University of Toledo, 2012.
  • Current Standards of Breast Cancer Management. Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Toledo, 2013.
  • Update on Mastectomies, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and Reconstruction. Henry County Hospital, Napoleon, Ohio, 2013.
  • A Different Shade of Pink: Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Dana Cancer Center, University of Toledo, 2014.
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast, keynote speaker. Toledo, Ohio, 2014.
  • Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction. Grand Rounds, Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio, 2014.
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