Recognizing the difference between normal aging and early cognitive decline is crucial for timely intervention. Subtle ...

Panelists discuss how the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension involves complex mechanisms across multiple genetic and treatment pathways, with over 20 identified genes and four ...

Medicare provides coverage for external breast prostheses and mastectomy bras following a mastectomy. Learn more here.

Olivia Munn stars in a new Skims campaign where she shows off her mastectomy scars after being treated for breast cancer.

In a new SKIMS campaign, Olivia Munn showed off double mastectomy scars. She was diagnosed via breast cancer risk assessment score—what docs want you to know.

The idea of getting a mastectomy can seem daunting. Breast cancer survivors and doctors talk about what to expect before and after the procedure ...

Bilateral Mastectomy Reduces Contralateral Breast Cancer Risk, but Not Mortality — Findings question interpretation that contralateral cases represent a new primary tumor ...

A large study revealed that undergoing a double mastectomy does not provide any breast cancer survival advantage compared to undergoing a lumpectomy or mastectomy.

A study finds a paradox in mastectomy survival rates and raises key scientific questions about cancers that develop in the remaining breast.

Breast Cancer Survival Not Boosted by Double Mastectomy, Study Says A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference.

Despite a significant increase in women with unilateral breast cancer who received a bilateral mastectomy, this study found no survival benefit compared with other treatment options. Although ...

Learn about the types, benefits, and risks of prophylactic mastectomy to decide if it's right for you.