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Why is breast cancer reconstruction surgery with implants done in multiple stages? "Baby Steps" by Dr. Robert O. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 27 Jul 2010 6:58am From time to time you will get asked by breast cancer patients whether their reconstruction surgery can be done all in one stage at the time of mastectomy. The answer is you... reconstruction surgery involves placing a temporary implant called a "tissue expander" at the time of mastectomy that is later replaced by a permanent implant. As compared to a regular Read on »

Texas Bill Mandates Breast Reconstruction Discussion Before Breast Cancer Surgery by Dr. C Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 02 Feb 2011 8:39am their breast reconstruction options BEFORE having surgery for breast cancer. The bill was drafted based on similar legislation in the state of New York. PRMA Plastic Surgery is proud... 30% are even told breast reconstruction is an option”, she says. PRMA Plastic Surgery is proud to support HB 669 and is calling on breast cancer patients, physicians Read on »

Colon cancer? Breast cancer? C… by Matthew Z. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 12 Apr 2010 3:50pm Colon cancer? Breast cancer? Colon cancer? Breast cancer? What is the lesser of two evils? # stupidcancer Read on »

Texas Woman Fakes Breast Cancer for Breast Implants by Dr. John D. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 27 Nov 2009 12:00am

2 Comments Aol Health features a story about Trista Lathern, a 24-year-old woman in Texas who claimed she had breast cancer. At least $10,000 was raised to help Trista Lathern after she announced she was battling breast cancer. But investigators say it was all a scam and that she planned to use the money to get breast implants. Lathern’s story Read on »

Surgeries done in breast cancer management by Ahmad.H Posted Sat 18 Dec 2010 6:11pm Breast cancer can be treated especially when discovered early. Mammogram is a very helpful imaging investigation that helps in the diagnosis of breast cancer. The findings in mammography that are suggestive of malignancy include the presence of clustered micro-calcification and star shaped mass. The following mammogram belongs to a woman ... Read on »

Breast Cancer Surgery #8 by Brenda Coffee Health Maven

Posted Tue 05 Jan 2010 5:21pm Read on »

Plastic Surgery and Breast Cancer by Brenda Coffee Health Maven

Posted Sun 10 Oct 2010 6:56pm ©Brenda Coffee. All rights reserved. I know a little something about plastic surgery and breast cancer. After 10 breast cancer surgeries, I’ve become well-versed...… If it’s not on the surgeon’s list of things you can do…. Don’t do it! Breast cancer surgery is not my first encounter with plastic surgery. Fifteen years ago I met a well-known soap opera star Read on »

Surgeries done in breast cancer management by Ahmad.H Posted Sun 19 Dec 2010 12:00am Breast cancer can be treated especially when discovered early. Mammogram is a very helpful imaging investigation that helps in the diagnosis of breast cancer. The findings in mammography that are suggestive of malignancy include the presence of clustered micro-calcification and star shaped mass. The following mammogram belongs to a ... Read on »

Breast Cancer Surgery Video by Daria Posted Tue 12 Jan 2010 12:00am Here is a four minute 3D animated medical video showing various surgical procedures to remove breast cancer lumps and tumors. Read on »

Estrogen Inhibitors Improve Breast Cancer Surgery Options by Aaron Tabor Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 15 Jun 2010 7:43am therapy is given before the primary breast cancer treatment. One of the main purposes of neoadjuvant breast cancer therapy is to reduce breast cancer tumor size prior to surgery in an attempt to improve breast cancer surgery outcomes. While neoadjuvant breast cancer therapy appears to be a reasonable approach that has been shown to be effective in some studies Read on »