Imaging Tests for Breast Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. One of every…
Know Your Rights and Entitlements Before Breast Surgery
Breast reconstruction is surgery for women with all or part of a breast removed. A plastic surgeon rebuilds the breast…
Nipple Options After Breast Surgery
Rebuilding the nipple is often the last step in breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, and it is also one of…
Honoring The Pink Ribbon, A Symbol of Hope
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month dates back to October 1985, when the first organized movement to bring attention to the…
The Wonders of Oncoplasty
Oncoplastic breast surgery uses an aesthetic approach to breast cancer treatment by removing the cancer while preserving and rebuilding the…
Fix Your Uniqueness with Partial Breast Prostheses and Shapers
What Is Breast Asymmetry? Women with breast asymmetry have breasts that are different in shape, position, or size. The great…
Double (or Bilateral) Mastectomy, What you should know
Prophylactic (Preventive) Mastectomy A prophylactic mastectomy is a surgery to remove one or both breasts to lower the chances of…
Yes, Men Get Breast Cancer
The month of June welcomes Father’s Day. What a great time to discuss breast cancer and our men’s wellness. Breast…
Skip The Manicure For Now
It’s not at all unusual for chemotherapy to affect your nails. That said, it’s not an incidental symptom that you…
Chemo Ports and Central Lines
Many cancer patients will receive chemotherapy infusions as a part of their cancer treatment. A port is a handy tool…