Dr Aihara really IS a five star surgeon. She removed a tumor on my breast a few years ago, took ONE lymph node (which was clean). I went back to her after it traveled some years later to my bones. My onchologist said there's nothing they can do with bone cancer. Traveling outside the area to MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Center I found it traveled through my blood (not lymphs) and no one know which came first. Dr Aihara listened to me while I researched (I'm a researcher) and read hundreds of books. Through a clinical trial and drastic lifestyle changes I can happily say that they can not find any cancer in my body! So don't lose hope, go outside the box, trust your SELF! As far as surgery, I'm thrilled with Dr. Aihara' skill and her work removed that which didn't belong to me and my job that much easier. She is uniquely gifted with both grace and genius in her field. I've now spoken & seen (years later ) hundreds of onchologists and many onchology surgeons. She stands out and will forever be on my gratitude list. From John Hopkins, to Cleveland Clinic, Moffitt and others, Dr. Aihara is the highest caliber, most humble, gracious and skilled in her field. And my breasts healed look much like like prior to surgery. She's a gift to the world!