For many women, surviving breast cancer is only half the battle. The other half begins after the tumour is gone, when they ...

Breast reconstruction surgery, a procedure to rebuild the shape of the breast following surgical cancer treatment, can have a positive impact on the emotional and psychosocial well-being of cancer ...

Plastic surgery isn't just for celebrities and models. For people who are considering a lumpectomy or mastectomy, breast reconstruction can be vital to restoring their self-image and identity during a ...

When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, you have a lot to think about. Your options for treatment. Follow-up care. And if your doctor recommends mastectomy, removal of one or both breasts, you’ll ...

There are options available if people are unhappy with the results of their breast construction surgery after a mastectomy. These may include waiting for the breasts to settle and heal, using scar ...

A popular type of breast reconstruction surgery might soon be hard for cancer patients to access. The procedure, called DIEP flap, involves harvesting fat from a patient's abdomen to make a breast.

Breast reconstructive surgery has historically prioritized how breasts look, but there’s been less emphasis on the numbness in women’s chests that follows. Delaware resident, Marianne Sarcich (third ...

Implant issues, scarring, and breast size and shape imbalance are problems that can develop after breast reconstruction surgery. While some women choose corrective surgery, others decide to keep their ...

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