When the doctor says it’s okay to begin moderate exercise, swimming is one of the best first steps.
Believe. This word became important to me during my breast cancer treatment, perhaps because it was the holiday season and I am always a sucker for Santa Claus.
Sometimes blood tests that check for proteins called antigens can be used to help monitor cancer treatment response or to detect a recurrence.
After breast surgery, surgical drains help prevent complications by removing excess fluid...Knowing how to manage these drains will make it easier to heal and recover.
A lot of people who’ve gone through breast cancer treatment struggle with what they see in the mirror.
DIEP flap is one of several breast reconstruction options. Another option is implant reconstruction, which involves placing a breast implant above or under the chest muscle and skin after mastectomy.
There are many reasons why people decide to go flat after a mastectomy. But going flat is a completely valid choice, regardless of the reason.
If you’re scheduled to have a mastectomy or breast reconstruction surgery, here’s everything you need to know about setting up your home for a smooth recovery.
Breast cancer surgery has come a long way but experts and patients are now looking at addressing sensation loss as the next frontier.
Under certain circumstances, people with breast cancer may have the opportunity to choose between total removal of a breast (mastectomy) and breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) followed by radiation.