A cutting-edge mouse study reveals that tirzepatide, the dual GLP-1/GIP drug already hailed for impressive weight loss, does more than trim fat: it slashes the growth of obesity-linked breast tumors.

Doctors initially feared cancer, but Marcondes was ultimately diagnosed with gigantomastia, a rare condition where the breasts grow excessively and uncontrollably, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

CPX4™ Enhance Breast Tissue Expanders are used for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, correction of an underdeveloped breast, scar revision, and tissue defect procedures. The expander is intended ...

Learn about breast reconstruction options after a mastectomy, like implants or taking tissue from your body, and why you should choose MSK for your surgery.

Laurie Ratliff was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer 25 years ago, and she’s continuing to beat the odds while advocating for aesthetic flat closure as a viable breast reconstruction option.

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy, using tissue expanders, is a vital aspect of post-cancer treatment, driving the demand for these devices. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...

There isn't a lot of guidance around how to exercise after a mastectomy. Here's what doctors and trainers advise post-surgery and during breast cancer recovery.

A disease that has truly plagued my family. On April 1, 2024, I walked into an operating room . I elected to have a preventative double mastectomy, removing my breasts in hopes of eliminating the ...

If you’ve had a mastectomy because of breast cancer, you may choose to have reconstructive plastic surgery. It can restore balance between the two breasts by replacing skin, breast tissue, and ...