Laurie Ratliff was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer 25 years ago, and she’s continuing to beat the odds while ...

"The bra and prosthesis voucher could then be presented ... Hospital for patients who have had surgery. "Whether it be a double mastectomy or a lumpectomy or a single mastectomy, we're all totally ...

This includes a mastectomy or a double mastectomy, as well as reconstruction and prosthesis surgery. Original Medicare Part A covers inpatient breast cancer surgery, while Part B covers outpatient ...

I decided right there and then I wanted my boobs removed (what doctors call a preventative double mastectomy). Hayley’s video diary before and after her mastectomy I'd always had big boobs and ...

If they remove both breasts, it’s called a bilateral mastectomy or a double mastectomy. This surgery most often includes removing the nipple and the areola (the darker skin around the nipple). In some ...

This article discusses common myths associated with the use of external breast prostheses and the impact this misinformation may have on the quality of life of women after mastectomy. A review of ...

Having a preventive double mastectomy, also called a prophylactic mastectomy, can help reduce someone's risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 90% according to the American Cancer Society.

A mastectomy removes all breast tissue on one (single mastectomy) or both (double mastectomy ... When reconstruction is not an option, a prosthesis and special mastectomy bras are available.

There will always be a need for external breast prostheses. Articles that ... the benefits of surgical reconstruction after mastectomy through a double-blind clinical trial with a control group.