Dr. Kandace McGuire is a Professor of Surgery, the Chief of Breast Surgery and the Surgical Leader of the Multidisciplinary Breast Health Center at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. She also serves as the Senior Vice President for the cancer service line for the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Her clinical and research interests include disparities in breast cancer care, surgical management of breast cancer after preoperative chemotherapy and patterns of care in axillary surgery.
Dr. McGuire is active in several national organizations, including the Association of Women Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She currently serves as the Past President of the Association of Women Surgeons.
Selected publications from PubMed
Clinical Longevity of Preoperative Injection of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Delayed Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.
Muanamputu G, Sparkman BK, Louie RJ, McGuire KP
Am Surg. 2024 Aug;90(8):2110-2113 doi: 10.1177/00031348241244634.
Axillary Dissection - The Bell Tolls for Thee.
McGuire KP
N Engl J Med. 2024 Apr 4;390(13):1231-1232 doi: 10.1056/NEJMe2401805.
Mind the gap: Closing the gender divide in academic surgery.
Newsom MR, McGuire KP
Am J Surg. 2024 Feb;228:3-4 doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.043.
The Impact of Preoperative Breast Volume on Development of Mastectomy Skin Flap Necrosis in Immediate Breast Reconstruction.
Andersen ES, Weintraub C, Reuter Muñoz KD, Wolfe LG, Shah P, Chandora A, Powers JM, McGuire KP, Luppens DP
Ann Plast Surg. 2022 Jun 1;88(5 Suppl 5):S403-S409 doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003164.
Prospective Evaluation of Radar-Localized Reflector-Directed Targeted Axillary Dissection in Node-Positive Breast Cancer Patients after Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy.
Gallagher KK, Iles K, Kuzmiak C, Louie R, McGuire KP, Ollila DW
J Am Coll Surg. 2022 Apr 1;234(4):538-545 doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000000098.
In this episode of "A Coffee with Dr. McGuire," the discussion focuses on the shift toward more precise and less invasive oncological care. Dr. McGuire explores how integrating diverse medical specialties optimizes treatment planning, prioritizing therapeutic efficacy while reducing the extent of surgical intervention. With a focus on preoperative chemotherapy and patterns of care in axillary surgery. In alliance with the Association of Women Surgeons, this session examines the clinical advancements in de-escalating surgery and how this paradigm shift is significantly improving patient quality of life and long-term clinical outcomes. Dr. Kandace McGuire is a Professor of Surgery, the Chief of Breast Surgery and the Surgical Leader of the Multidisciplinary Breast Health Center at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. She also serves as the Senior Vice President for the cancer service line for the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her clinical and research interests include disparities in breast cancer care, surgical management of breast cancer after preoperative chemotherapy and patterns of care in axillary surgery. Dr. McGuire is active in several national organizations, including the Association of Women Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She currently serves as the Past President of the Association of Women Surgeons.
With Association of Women Surgeons
Published
Mar 2026
"I never should have been a doctor," "I will never be good enough to deserve this" – these haunting thoughts are all too familiar to healthcare professionals struggling with imposter syndrome, a psychological phenomenon characterized by feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. Recent studies have revealed that approximately 30% of medical students and residents identify as impostors. These numbers underscore the urgency of addressing this pressing issue within the surgical community. This session delves into the fundamentals of imposter syndrome and presents practical strategies for managing it effectively. Led by experts in the field and surgeons who have navigated these challenges firsthand, this webinar promises to shed light on this often-overlooked aspect of surgical training.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
May 2024
Women surgeons around the world face many challenges in their journey toward successful surgical careers. Traditional surgical training offers little flexibility for pregnancy and raising children, while significant disparities often exist in salary and grant funding between male and female surgeons. Bias against women surgeons, both professionally and culturally, also limits their advancement and assumption of leadership roles. Mentorship by other women surgeons can be instrumental in overcoming professional obstacles, however a dearth of senior women surgeons regionally can hamper this. The Association of Women Surgeons is honored to partner with the AIS Channel and present a panel of international women surgeons to discuss the unique challenges they face as surgeons, mentors and mentees.
With American College of Surgeons
Published
Jan 2024
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