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
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
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 augmentation is primarily a cosmetic procedure. Most patients choose to have the procedure performed in order to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing overall figure. For many patients this is a procedure that will boost both their self-esteem as well
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
A lumpectomy which is sometimes referred to as breast conservation surgery is the most common type of breast cancer surgery currently performed. The greatest benefit of the surgery is that only a partial amount of the breast is removed, but
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
