Breast reconstruction is a deeply personal decision, and for many women it can play an important role in recovery following a mastectomy by helping restore breast shape. Yet misconceptions, limited ...

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 321,000+ women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2026.1 As Breast Cancer Awareness month kicks off, it serves as a platform for breast ...

Content by Methodist Health System. Breast reconstruction can feel like an afterthought — or even an uncomfortable topic to ...

For many women facing a mastectomy, surgery can mean more than removing cancer. It may also result in visible scarring and loss of breast sensation. At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a new ...

The percentage of patients opting for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has leveled off in recent years, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "Our analysis ...

Breast reconstruction has advanced significantly over the last decade, utilising innovative techniques like autologous tissue ...

A clinical study conducted in five French hospitals proposed a new autologous breast reconstruction technique using a resorbable bioprosthesis. Délia Dammacco, oncological plastic surgeon at the Léon ...

A breast cancer surgeon and plastic surgeon share advice for navigating a confusing and emotional time ...

As part of the Center for Breast Cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, the Breast Reconstruction Program understands that breast reconstruction is a deeply personal decision. Some ...

Feasibility of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy and Rapid On-Site Evaluation for Immediate Triage in Breast Cancer Screening in Tanzania Responses were analyzed from 492 women. Of these, 280 (56.91%) ...

Until recently, the surgical management of breast cancer has centered around two main options—either tumor resection by carrying out breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with or without ...