Long Radiation Treatments Called Unnecessary in Many Breast Cancer Cases
Two-thirds of women who have lumpectomies for breast cancer are receiving radiation treatment that lasts nearly twice as long as necessary, research shows. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By GINA KOLATA Tags: American Society for Radiation Oncology Emanuel, Ezekiel J Breast Cancer Medicine and Health Justin E. Bekelman Journal of the American Medical Assn Source Type: news
Breast cancer patients shifting treatment choices
Vanderbilt University researchers say that more women with early-stage breast cancer are choosing to undergo a mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy. Also, a new study says children learn computer and TV habits from parents. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health stories. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mastectomy Rates Rising Among Women Eligible for Lumpectomy
Better breast reconstruction outcomes may be one reason behind the trend, one expert said (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 20, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Surgery, News, Source Type: news
Mastectomy Rates Rising Among Women Eligible for Lumpectomy
Better breast reconstruction outcomes may be one reason behind the trend, one expert said (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mastectomy Rates Rising Among Women Eligible for Lumpectomy
Better breast reconstruction outcomes may be one reason behind the trend, one expert said
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dating After Breast Cancer
For anyone who has had to deal with breast cancer and surgery, you are changed physically forever. Whether it is a lumpectomy or a mastectomy, dating (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 14, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Guidelines Aim to Reduce 2nd Surgeries After Breast Cancer Lumpectomy
Title: Guidelines Aim to Reduce 2nd Surgeries After Breast Cancer LumpectomyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/12/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/13/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - November 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Guidelines Aim to Reduce 2nd Surgeries After Breast Cancer Lumpectomy
Currently, 1 in 4 women who undergo lump removal require a follow-up surgery, study finds (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Guidelines Aim to Reduce 2nd Surgeries After Breast Cancer Lumpectomy
Currently, 1 in 4 women who undergo lump removal require a follow-up surgery, study finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, Women's Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Melissa Etheridge Got It All Wrong
Shame on Melissa Etheridge for using her privilege and public platform to blame herself for her breast cancer and, by extension, blame all lesbian and bisexual women for our disproportionate burden of the disease. Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of rogue cells. Period. Of course, there are some things, like genetics and tobacco use, that increase the likelihood of occurrence. But Etheridge didn't cause her own breast cancer, and she didn't make it disappear once she "got [her] body back into balance." She had a genetic mutation that made her more susceptible, she used to be a chain smoker, and, con...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Targeted Intraoperative RT Is Effective Alternative to EBRT
TARGIT - IORT during lumpectomy noninferior to EBRT for local recurrence in women with early breast cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Journal, Source Type: news
Barbara Walters: "I had a lumpectomy"
While speaking at the annual Breast Cancer Research Symposium and Awards luncheon, broadcast news icon Barbara Walters admits she had a brush with breast cancer that she has kept quiet for over five years. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - October 10, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lumpectomy or Mastectomy: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
October is breast cancer awareness month. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Sarah McLaughlin looks at the surgical options of treating breast cancer. To listen, click the link below. Lumpectomy or Mastectomy (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Breast Cancer: How Long After Surgery Until I...
For me, after both my lumpectomy and double mastectomy, I returned to work as soon as the drain tubes were removed. After both reconstruction (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 14, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Visica Fibroadenoma Cryoablation Procedure
Fibroadenomas are benign breast lumps that can be removed with a lumpectomy, but cryoablation may be a good solution for many women. Cryoablation of fibroadenomas is a quick procedure that can be done in your surgeon's office. Learn what to expect during a cryoablation of a fibroadenoma here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
