Promising studies have emerged showing that patients who have undergone radiation therapy can benefit greatly from a new technique consisting of fat injection followed by implant placement as an alternative for traditional breast reconstruction. According to the study that was
Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is required to be covered by insurance in United States. However, few patients are ever given detailed information concerning the options available to them for breast reconstruction. According to a recent article a state law that
Fat grafting is one of the most popular improvements in breast reconstruction today. According to recent article autologous fat grafting following breast reconstruction will not increase the long-term risk for the recurrence of tumors according to US research. According to
A breast cancer diagnosis is difficult for both the patient as well as her family. Innovative breast reconstruction programs and methods continue to evolve with the hopes of giving patients more options after a breast cancer diagnosis. According to an
Breast conserving treatments for patients diagnosed with breast cancer continues to be a source of controversy. According to a recent article 2 new studies that were presented at the ESMO 2012 Congress in Vienna, Austria demonstrated how improvements in breast
Cancer treatment can be extremely taxing on the patient’s health. According to a recent article patients who are being treated for cancer are often plagued with fatigue. A new study of over three dozen separate studies appears to suggest that
Breast surgery continues to evolve better surgical techniques are becoming available. According to recent online article a new minimally invasive surgical technique designed for lymph node dissection in patients with breast cancer will allow for less pain and swelling and
Breast cancer prevention and research remain on the forefront for those of us who are committed to finding a cure, as well as preventing breast cancer. According to a recent health and science article the drug used to prevent malaria
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a battle within itself. The initial shock of the diagnosis, the exhaustive treatments and the reality that they threaten your life can be overwhelming. An important step in beginning the treatment and healing process
As we near the end of breast cancer awareness month we all long the day when breast cancer will be a disease that does not exist anymore. According to recent online article, there are women who have some misconceptions concerning
