This article discusses common myths associated with the use of external breast prostheses and the impact this misinformation may have on the quality of life of women after mastectomy. A review of ...
If you want to learn about surgeries to treat breast cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain surgeries such as mastectomy, lumpectomy, lymph node biopsy, and lymph node removal. For most ...
She started sketching out ideas for a product that would remove some of the pressure put on her healing chest by the shoulder belt. Eventually, she drafted a proposal for a product and brought it to ...
If you want to learn about surgeries to treat breast cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain surgeries such as mastectomy, lumpectomy, lymph node biopsy, and lymph node removal. For most ...
An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows. Findings of the large ...
NIKKI’S BREAST SURGEON SAYS THERE ARE SEVERAL OPTIONS FOR WOMEN LIKE NIKKI. MANY WOMEN WILL CHOOSE TO HAVE A -- SPARING MASTECTOMY, WHICH IS A PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS US TO REMOVE 95 TO 99% OF THE ...
The study included 250 patients with breast cancer scheduled for mastectomy at eight Dutch centers. Patients were randomly assigned to receive the online pDA or a standard informational leaflet.