For well over 100,000 U.S. women who undergo a mastectomy annually, breast reconstruction is still widely considered the standard of care. 1 A growing chorus of survivors’ voices show that “going flat ...
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Skin-sparing mastectomy leaves skin for potential reconstruction, but the author chose not to pursue it, embracing natural asymmetry instead. Clear communication with surgeons and thorough pre-surgery ...
While mastectomy is often a necessary and life-saving treatment option for many women with breast cancer, the surgery may contribute to worse sexual health, body image, and several other physical and ...
Two breast cancer survivors from very different walks of life are sharing their deeply personal journeys of surviving mastectomies and the long, emotional road toward healing. Their stories highlight ...
Exploring the patient journey through breast cancer referral and treatment, and how nurses in primary care can support ...
DURING AND AFTER THAT LIFE CHANGING BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS DIFFERENT. TREATMENT AND PREVENTION MAY REQUIRE A SPECIFIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE CALLED A MASTECTOMY. BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON DOCTOR ...
From hair regrowth to safe pregnancy chemotherapy and new targeted therapies, these top five breast cancer stories of 2025 ...
Menopause symptoms in breast cancer patients are often exacerbated by treatments, impacting quality of life and adherence to therapy. Menopausal hormone therapy is controversial in breast cancer care, ...
Patients with early-stage, node-positive breast cancer whose nodes are pathologically tumor-free (ypN0) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy may safely skip post-mastectomy nodal irradiation without ...