The percentage of patients opting for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has leveled off in recent years, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "Our analysis ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast ...

An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows. Findings of the large, phase III ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Radiation oncologists can feel confident offering hypofractionated treatment regimens to treat breast cancer in patients who are planning breast reconstruction after mastectomy, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A shorter radiation therapy regimen conferred similar outcomes as standard of care for women undergoing breast ...

When most people hear the term plastic surgery , they often think of cosmetic procedures like rhinoplasty, facelifts or ...

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Jordanian women regarding post-mastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR), and to recognise key sociodemographic ...

Discover the latest advancements in breast cancer treatment from leading experts in surgery, radiation and reconstruction. Your world shatters when you hear the words, “You have breast cancer.” You ...

Kathy Bates is getting candid about her cancer journey. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 at age 64 and undergoing a double mastectomy, the American Horror Story alum opted not to have ...