Q&A: Cancer care in crisis
This report is a vision for what we’d like to see happen; 10-to-15 years is what it’s going to take to see changes in the cancer-care system. But I tell people that it doesn’t matter if you are a doctor or a nurse, there are things you can do today to improve care for the patient sitting there in front of you.
This interview first appeared in U Magazine, a publication of the UCLA Health System. (Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences)
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - April 28, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
What Treatment is Available for Lymphatic Malformations?
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Vascular malformations including those of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems are due to an arrest of the normal process of angiogenesis, vasculogenesis and remodeling of the vessels. They are not tumors and need to be differentiated from benign and malignant vascular lesions. They occur in 1.5% of the population with 90% present at birth.
The nomenclature of congenital lymphatic malformations can be confusing. They can be present in any location and may have mixed elements within them (i.e. lymphatic and venous, lymphatic and arterial, etc.) and different structural components such as dilatation or hype...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Anesthetic technique improves quality of recovery for women having breast cancer surgery
Anesthesiologists using a technique similar to a dental freeze can improve the quality of recovery and decrease recovery time for breast cancer surgery patients, according to a new study. The paravertebral block technique uses ultrasound to precisely guide a needle to intercostal nerves reaching the breast and deliver local anesthetic to freeze these nerves. In total, five blocks are needed to freeze the five nerves involved. The freeze blocks the transmission of pain from the breast where surgeons can perform full or partial mastectomies, or even reconstructive breast surgery. At the same time, patients are given an intra...
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 11, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
How to Do Arm Exercises After Breast Surgery
There are many exercises that can help you regain your range of motion. If you need help learning these exercises or want professional help, find a good therapist that can help you. The disciplines of Physical Therapy, Pilates, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics can be of great help. Keep exercising after breast surgery to regain your strength and flexibility. Page 10. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - March 5, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Do Arm Exercises After Breast Surgery
To get your shoulder moving again after breast surgery, try this towel stretch - it works your shoulder joint for internal rotation. The towel stretch is best done while standing. Doing the towel stretch twice a day will improve your shoulder flexibility and range of motion. Learn how to do the towel stretch here. Page 9. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - February 24, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Do Arm Exercises After Breast Surgery
Corner push-ups are a great way to stretch your pectoral muscles - major muscles that cross your chest. All you need is a corner of a room and some time to do your corner push-ups. Stretching your pectoral muscles helps you recover from breast surgery. Learn how to do corner push-ups here. Page 8. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - February 12, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Do Arm Exercises After Breast Surgery
Stretching gently to your side is a good way to start recovering from breast surgery. Side stretches can be done in a seated position. These will help with trunk, shoulder, and arm flexibility. Learn how to do side stretches here. Page 6. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - February 2, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Do Arm Exercises After Breast Surgery
This shoulder blade squeeze exercise is good for your shoulder joint and scapula. You can do this exercise in a standing or seated position. This is one of a dozen arm exercises you can do after breast surgery, to increase your flexibility. Here's how to do the shoulder blade squeeze exercise. Page 5. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - January 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Breast Fat Necrosis - Symptoms, Causes and...
After breast surgery or after a breast injury -- from sports, accidents, or a seat belt burn -- you may develop a lump. These types of breast lumps are called breast fat necrosis, because they are made of bruised, injured, or dead fatty tissue. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - December 24, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Women 'ask for breast surgery they don't need after Angelina Jolie operation'
Angelina Jolie's brave decision to speak out about her double mastectomy has led to other women with breast cancer requesting the same procedure even though it would not help them, a leading surgeon has said. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - October 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Post-Surgical Mastectomy Bras and Camisoles
Mastectomy bras and camisoles can really help out during your recovery from breast surgery. Mastectomy bras have special pockets to hold a breast prosthesis, and post-surgical camisoles have pockets to hold surgical drains. Learn what features to look for in mastectomy bras and camisoles. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 10, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Identifying Indolent vs Potentially Aggressive DCIS, More Research Needed
As part of our coverage for the ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium 2013, we spoke with Dr. Susan K. Boolbol, chief of the division of breast surgery at the Appel-Venet Comprehensive Breast Service at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, who is chairing a general session panel discussion on the overdiagnosis of breast cancer. (Source: Cancer Network)
Source: Cancer Network - September 7, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Surgical Drain Bacteria After Breast and Axillary SurgerySurgical Drain Bacteria After Breast and Axillary Surgery
Bacterial colonization of drains can be reduced by local antiseptic interventions in drain care after breast surgery. Annals of Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Can Some Women Safely Skip Breast Surgery?
Certain lesions probably won't progress to cancer, study finds (Source: Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer - August 2, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Can Some Women Safely Skip Breast Surgery?
Certain lesions probably won't progress to cancer, study finds (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - July 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, News, Source Type: news
