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Women Who Undergo Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Report Long-Term Satisfaction A study published in the journal Annals of Surgery was conducted to check for long-term satisfaction for women who underwent breast reconstruction after surgical removal of breasts (mastectomy). The study included
Revisiting the Advantages of Breastfeeding on Breast Health This World Breastfeeding Week let us recap the many benefits breastfeeding can have on your health. Breastfeeding or nursing is when you feed your baby milk directly from your breast. Medical experts
Vaccine Against Breast Cancer IN TRIALS! A recent press release discusses the possibility of a breast cancer vaccine. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized human clinical trials for the vaccine for the prevention of breast cancer, developed by
COVID vaccines can cause lymph node enlargement; may not indicate breast cancer When we take a vaccine, it is normal to have a have an immune reaction. Sometimes, the lymph nodes in the arm pit area on the side where
Completion of Breast Cancer Treatment – What Next? After months or years of hardship many women are relieved to be finished with treatment for breast cancer. But the nature of cancer is such that it can loom over you, because
Mothers Should Continue Breastfeeding Even If COVID Positive? Breastfeeding is essential for providing the infant with the nutrition it requires to survive and develop well. A study done by the WHO recommends that mothers should continue to breastfeed their infants
Don’t want to undergo Mammography? Get a clinical breast examination done instead! A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that clinical breast examination done every two years can be effective in the detection of breast cancer in
Satisfaction Outcomes in Women Who “Choose to Go Flat A new survey published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, revealed a high level of satisfaction among women who had chosen to ‘go flat’ or opt out of breast reconstruction after
Exposure to common chemical during pregnancy may reduce protection against breast cancer Propylparaben, a common chemical found in cosmetics, food, and drugs, can cause changes in the breast that may prevent the protective effect pregnancy hormones against breast cancer. This
Choosing between Breast Conservation Surgery or Mastectomy Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women worldwide. With several effective treatment options available, care for breast cancer patients has become increasingly multidisciplinary and very personalized. Surgery is the spine