Mastectomy is a treatment for women diagnosed with breast cancer or those who are genetically predisposed to cancer. The removal of one or both breasts, mastectomy surgery may involve removing ...

Women who get breast reconstruction right after a mastectomy may feel this helps improve their body image and overall quality of life, a small U.S. study suggests.

The exhibit is pictures of women doing what they do best after the ultimate survival of breast cancer.” Arlington resident Kathy Stokes is one local breast cancer survivor whose photos were a ...

Different Options after Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Dr. Jones: About a quarter of a million women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the US this year. Some will choose a smaller operation, ...

Many people assume that all women will want breast reconstruction after having a mastectomy. But many women choose to "go flat ... 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Breast Cancer Diagnosis ...

These Sexy Mastectomy Patches Are for Women Who 'Go Flat' After Breast Cancer After her unilateral mastectomy, Noelia Morales created a lingerie line inspired by pirates. By Jessica Cruel ...

This story is part of the October 9 Edition of Sunday Life.See all 13 stories. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian women. In 2022, it’s projected that 20,741 people will ...

Most women opt for breast reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy: a survey of patients last year by the charity Breast Cancer Now found that 64 per cent who opted for reconstruction had it ...

Champagne, 53, who opted for flat closure after a 2009 mastectomy, says before 2012 there were only two posts about flat closure on the Breastcancer.org message board.

The process of recovering is different for everyone, and not all mastectomies are the same, but this guide provides a general idea of what patients can expect before and after mastectomy surgery.