New 1-day surgery removes cancer and reconstructs the breast in the same operation

Combining the two procedures allows for the removal of breast tissue and rebuilding the breast immediately, instead of doing ...
The Register-Herald

A guide to the mastectomy procedure

A breast cancer diagnosis is something no one wants to receive. Dealing with any form of cancer can be overwhelming, but a breast cancer diagnosis can be particularly challenging, especially when ...
WSPA Spartanburg on MSN

Breast cancer surgery decisions: Expert advice for patients

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For women facing a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the biggest decisions is often ...
Medscape

Breast Procedures

D. Scott Lind, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Barbara L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.; Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S. The goal of a mastectomy is to remove all breast tissue ...
WPLG

Procedure helps women regain sensation after mastectomy

MIAMI, Fla. — Every year in the U.S. more than 100,000 women undergo some form of mastectomy to either treat breast cancer and/or reduce the risk of the disease. While the procedure can save lives a ...
WebMD

Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy

A breast cancer diagnosis usually brings up many feelings at once. Getting the facts you need to choose the best treatment plan can help you feel more in control. If surgery is an option for you, one ...