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Bilateral Mastectomy And Recurrence
Currently, the treatment of choice is called the modified radical mastectomy. In this procedure, only the breast tissue and underarm...
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Bilateral Mastectomy + Sentinel Node Removal + Reconstruction + Tummy...
Despite the tag-teaming of breast surgeons and plastic surgeons, and despite the fact that there were no surgical complications, my... Read more »
The Big Day: Getting Cleared For Take-Off
With Breast Cancer Comics by Dash Shaw For some reason I'd assumed that I'd be going in for surgery the night before the surgery --... Read more »
Failing As Usual: Double Mastectomies and "Choices" In Breast Cancer...
I read with great interest yesterday's front page Washington Post article about the increase in women opting for double mastectomies when... Read more »
Oncotype RX Can Help Predict Chances of Breast Cancer Recurrence
One of the most irritating things about breast cancer is the lack of certainty around treatment. I mean, you break your leg, you go to the... Read more »
Christina Applegate, Breasts and Female Sexuality
Is the ultimate statement by a woman that her life is more important than how she defines her sexuality. And in the case of Christina... Read more »
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Mastectomy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breast removal surgery Expectations after surgery The successful treatment of breast cancer and the likelihood of long-term... Read more »
Types of Breast Cancer: Recurrent Breast Cancer
Q. I had breast cancer in the past, and I’m really scared of it coming back. What can you tell me about recurrent breast cancer?A. Recur... Read more »
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - chronic; Kidney failure - chronic blockageTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to remove the blockage. You may need... Read more »
Recurrent Ductal Carcinoma
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Recurrent Ductal Carcinoma is a recurrence of a certain form of breast cancer - ductal carcinoma - after initial treatment for the disease.There are... Read more »
Pain Med Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Recurrence
New research published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia suggests that the type of painkiller a woman uses after undergoing a mastectomy may... Read more »
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