Watching too much TV following a breast cancer diagnosis recently came under fire. According to a recent online article spending too much time watching television after breast cancer diagnosis is not associated two death in breast cancer survivors. It seems
New cancer drugs continue to be on the forefront for the treatment of breast cancer. According to a recent article the newest drug consists of molecular generation designed to destroy malignant breast tumors in a targeted manner. They block characteristic
The frequency of a mammogram continues to be a topic of debate. According to a recent article having a mammogram every two years has the same advantages for older women as getting one annually. Screening for breast cancer with a
Increasingly patients are being encouraged to have a conversation with a plastic reconstructive surgeon concerning breast reconstruction options prior to having of mastectomy. According to recent article a CBS affiliate KVAL reported that some experts believe that patients should consult
Breast reconstruction patients continue to have increased options for breast reconstruction as technology continues to offer new and innovative method according to recent article. These options include the ability to have mastectomy and reconstruction in the same day. This allows
For some breast cancer patients immediate breast cancer reconstruction is not possible. They may need to wait a certain length of time after their mastectomy before having breast reconstruction surgery. According to recent online article a Dallas news report shared
Tamoxifen is a common drug used for patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, treated and are using the drug in hopes of preventing a recurrence of the cancer. According to recent online industry article tamoxifen may not work
Two of the most common forms of cancer for women are breast cancer and ovarian cancer. According to recent industry article mutations found in a gene known as PPM 1D are linked with an increased risk of breast and ovarian
According to recent online medical news story survivors of breast cancer, who are postmenopausal, have an increased risk of developing diabetes. This according to a new study published in Diabeticological, the largest study yet to concentrate on the association between
After the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer women are forced to make decisions concerning not only their treatment but also whether or not they will consider breast reconstruction. Traditional breast reconstruction requires many stages using tissue expanders to allow for
