Nipple reconstruction techniques could be improved with 3D scaffolds
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) Nipple and areola reconstruction is a common breast reconstruction technique, especially for breast cancer patients after mastectomy. However, tissue for grafting is a limiting factor, and there is no gold standard method. Correspondingly, researchers are continuously exploring new methods for the expansion of patient-matched tissue samples and the improvement of cosmetic outcome. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Safe for More Women With Breast Cancer Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Safe for More Women With Breast Cancer
More women with breast cancer can benefit from less-invasive nipple-sparing mastectomy, according to an analysis of data from the Mayo Clinic presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) annual meeting.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Less Invasive Mastectomy an Option for More Patients
Higher - risk patients may now be eligible for nipple - sparing mastectomy (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - May 9, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Surgery, Conference News, Source Type: news
Less Invasive Mastectomy an Option for More Patients
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2019 -- Complication rates for nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) are decreasing despite expanded indications for the procedure among higher-risk patients, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 8, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Woman, 25, diagnosed with breast cancer after doctors told her 'no one gets the disease at her age'
British law student Charlotte, now 27, told how she had no symptoms other than a 'dull ache' in her arm. She's preparing for a second mastectomy and appears on BBC3's Work It. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ASBrS: Less-invasive mastectomy safe for more women
A type of mastectomy that leaves the surface of the breast intact is a safe...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 3, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Less-invasive mastectomy safe for more breast cancer patients, Mayo Clinic study finds
(Mayo Clinic) A less-invasive mastectomy that leaves the surface of the breast intact has become a safe option for more patients, including those whose breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes or who have risk factors for surgical complications, a Mayo Clinic study shows. In the procedure, known as a nipple-sparing mastectomy, surgeons remove breast tissue, leaving the skin, nipple and areola, and immediately rebuild the breasts. The findings are being presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 2, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Trump's 2020 campaign press secretary Kayleigh McEnany talks about her double mastectomy aged 30
Kayleigh McEnany, 31, learned she tested positive for a genetic mutation for the BRCA2 gene in 2009. After 10 years of aggressive surveillance, she decided to undergo a double mastectomy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Brave Army mom who battled cancer while pregnant rings the bell on her last day of chemotherapy
Jessica Purcell, 36, of St Petersburg, Florida, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2018. After a mastectomy and chemotherapy, she got to ring a bell marking the end of her treatment. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Less-invasive mastectomy is safe option for more breast cancer patients, Mayo Clinic study finds
DALLAS -- A less-invasive mastectomy that leaves the surface of the breast intact has become a safe option for more patients, including those whose breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes or who have risk factors for surgical complications, a Mayo Clinic study shows. In the procedure, known as a nipple-sparing mastectomy, surgeons remove [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News - April 28, 2019 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Video: After generations of cancer in her family, Alejandra Campoverdi elects double mastectomy
Alejandra Campoverdi says she has never known a time without breast cancer. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - April 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at age 22 reveals a mastectomy infection almost killed her
Kristin Moya Polanco, 25, from West Palm Beach, Florida, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2016. In March 2017, she contracted a staph infection from her double mastectomy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Does Not Delay Adjuvant Therapy Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Does Not Delay Adjuvant Therapy
Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer does not delay initiation of adjuvant therapy, according to results from the iBRA-2 study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - April 22, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Project Runway judge Nina Garcia opens up about her preventative double mastectomy
Garcia told GMA she felt compelled to share her story, particularly as a woman in the preened fashion world, because it's 'very important to stand up and be like, "You know what? We are not perfect."' (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
It's not uncommon for women undergoing mastectomy to treat breast cancer to also have their healthy breast ?removed. ?It's called contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. ?But the American Academy of Breast Surgeons is not recommending the practice, at least not for all women. ?In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Judy Boughey explains why. To listen, [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 9, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
