Quality of Life Not Notably Better for Women Choosing Double Mastectomy
This study supports what has concerned many of us -- that women are not benefiting as greatly from CPM as they expect they will,” Hwang said. “Unless a woman has a gene mutation that places her at significantly increased risk of a new cancer in the other breast, CPM doesn’t prolong life and our study shows that it doesn’t make for a notably better quality of life.”
Hwang said it’s important for women to have a clearer understanding of the risks and benefits of the choices they are facing.
“The key to having long term satisfaction with treatment decisions is to review all the options and recognize the trad...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - March 7, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Medicine Source Type: news
Ease Post-Surgery Pain With Mastectomy Bras...
What is a mastectomy bra? A mastectomy bra or camisole can help ease recovery after breast surgery. Learn about breast prosthesis & post-surgery clothing. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - February 23, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
BCS Patients Tend to Undergo More Breast Surgery (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- But use of breast conserving surgery in one state has decreased overall (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - February 17, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Study Aims to Resolve How To Manage Pre-Cancers of the Breast
This study will provide so many answers to questions that are critical to resolve,” Hwang said. “One of the key features is the assessment of patient-reported outcomes with each approach, as we believe how patients view their disease and their care must be central to any advances in cancer treatment.”
The funding award for the DCIS study has been approved pending completion of a business and programmatic review by PCORI staff and issuance of a formal award contract.
PHOTO: Shelley Hwang, M.D., Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Department of Surgery. CREDIT: Duke Health. (Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features)
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - February 4, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Medicine Source Type: news
Will Weightlifting Help My Lymphedema?
Learn how weightlifting may improve the discomfort of lymphedema, a problem that may arise after breast surgery or radiation to the breast. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - January 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
When Should You Get A Mammogram? A Definitive Guide
When should you consider getting screened for breast cancer? The answer depends on who you ask. New breast cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government-convened committee of independent medical experts, say the research is clear: Women between the ages of 50 and 74 should have a mammogram at least every other year. For everyone else, it depends. Women in their 40s could start considering biennial mammograms, according to the task force, but doing it this young increases the risk of potential downsides that come from screening, including false positives. For women over the age...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 12, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Catheter-Based Antibiotic Irrigation After Breast SurgeryCatheter-Based Antibiotic Irrigation After Breast Surgery
This novel technique delivers continuous antibiotic irrigation to help prevent postoperative infections after breast reconstructive surgery. ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 23, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
News Coverage of Angelina Jolie’s Breast Surgery Boosted Awareness of Options
Since actress went public, women know more about their choices for breast removal and reconstruction, poll finds (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - September 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, News, Source Type: news
Coverage of celebrity's mastectomy has improved awareness of reconstructive breast surgery options
A new study found improved public awareness about reconstructive breast surgery options following Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy and subsequent reconstruction. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 28, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
News Coverage of Angelina Jolie's Breast Surgery Boosted Awareness of Options
Title: News Coverage of Angelina Jolie's Breast Surgery Boosted Awareness of OptionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - September 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Coverage of celebrity's mastectomy has improved awareness of reconstructive breast surgery options
(Wiley) A new study found improved public awareness about reconstructive breast surgery options following Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy and subsequent reconstruction. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - September 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
News Coverage of Angelina Jolie's Breast Surgery Boosted Awareness of Options
Since actress went public, women know more about their choices for breast removal and reconstruction, poll finds (Source: Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer - September 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Why Are Women So Underrepresented in Surgery Leadership?
At my institution, we have a decades-old tradition known as Girls' Night Out. Once a year, the female surgical attendings treat the female general surgery residents to a night out at a fancy North End restaurant. At its infancy, in the late 1970s, the dinner consisted of the only two female members of the department of general surgery. It has since grown to include over 30 female surgeons who come together annually to enjoy delicious food, never-ending wine, "war stories" of the "good old days" and, inevitably, hospital gossip. Before the dinner commences, each woman stands up to introduce herself, divulge her year in sur...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genetic testing all women for breast cancer might not be worth the cost
Women who are carriers of mutated BRCA genes are known to have a significantly higher risk for developing breast and ovarian cancers than those who don’t. But a new study by UCLA faculty questions the value of screening for the genetic mutations in the general population — including those who do not have cancer or have no family history of the disease — because of the high cost.
The UCLA researchers found that compared with universal screening, other diagnostic tools remain more efficient and might be more cost-effective.
The paper was authored by Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of the division of cancer prevention and...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - September 4, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
New Chief of Breast Surgery Named at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women ’s Cancer Center
Tari King, MD, has been appointed Chief of Breast Surgery at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women ’s Cancer Center (DF/BWCC), effective August 1, 2015. King will hold appointments at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Faulkner Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Ins (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - September 4, 2015 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
