Surgery
Surgery is often the first choice as a breast cancer treatment. There are two main types of surgery in this case, a lumpectomy and a mastectomy. Sometimes the nature of the cancer determines which type of surgery is appropriate, but in other instances the decision is up to the patient. Several considerations must be made, including the radiation that often accompanies a lumpectomy or body image after a mastectomy.
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A new study published this week in the Journal of Clinical Oncology online reports that the number of women opting for double mastectomies (when a single mastectomy was indicated) more than doubled between 1998 and 2003, from 4.2% to 11%. In addition, the number of women having double mastectomies when a lumpectomy was the indicated treatment rose…
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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered Itching after mastectomy Linda, PJ is right. Women often observe changes in sensation in their surgery area over…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, answered how long is recovery after a bilateral… It's amazing and disheartening how many women aren't fully informed of…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on Failing As Usual: Double Mastectomies… I hope you've found the circle of support you need, Judi - and please come…
Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, commented on When Plans Change: An Unexpected… You are right, PJ. I think the key is being open to the unexpected with…
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