Life After Mastectomy
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Radiation After Mastectomy Underused
medicalnewstoday.com — “While radiation therapy is common after breast conserving surgery, it's much less frequent after mastectomy, even among women for whom it would have clear life-saving benefit. This is according to” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2010 at 12:36 pm By:
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Radiation After Mastectomy Underused
newswise.com — “While radiation therapy is common after breast conserving surgery, it's much less frequent after mastectomy, even among women for whom it would have clear life-saving benefit. This is according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.” View full resource at newswise.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2010 at 4:05 pm By:
Christina Elston Health Advocate
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Life after a Double Mastectomy - WEGO Health
community.wegohealth.com — “I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction on January 14th, 2008. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time in 2004, I did my best to avoid having a mastectomy. I was in shock from the breast cancer diagnosis and the thought of having such a major surgery just didn't seem right to me. I went through 5 brutal days of Mammosite radiation. When the treatment was over and my skin finally healed from the burning radiation, I went on with my life and hoped the cancer would never” View full resource at community.wegohealth.com
Most Recently Shared on August 5, 2010 at 8:41 pm By:
Trisha Torrey Patient Advocate
@stales finally read your post. 2 reactions: 1. Thank God you made the best choices for you. 2. Keep Steve. Great guy. http://ning.it/d8Qv4K
Life-Saving Benefits of Radiation Not Used Often After Mastectomy
seniorjournal.com — “March 30, 2010 - While radiation therapy is common after breast conserving surgery, it's much less frequent after mastectomy, even among women for whom it would have clear life-saving benefit. This is according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Health news for senior citizens and baby boomers.” View full resource at seniorjournal.com
Most Recently Shared on March 31, 2010 at 11:50 pm By:
Steve Jorgenson Health Executive
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Radiation after mastectomy underused, study finds
physorg.com — “While radiation therapy is common after breast conserving surgery, it's much less frequent after mastectomy, even among women for whom it would have clear life-saving benefit. This is according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.” View full resource at physorg.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2010 at 8:00 pm By:
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Radiation after mastectomy underused, study finds http://tw.physorg.com/189085828
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Now or Later?:
health.msn.com — “Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Now or Later?:” View full resource at health.msn.com
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Breast Implants After Double Mastectomy ~ Breast Implants After Double Mastectomy?
realself.com — “I don't understand if you underwent a flap reconstruction or don't want them.Breast implants may help to restore lost volume but are limited in...” View full resource at realself.com
Most Recently Shared on February 21, 2011 at 12:01 pm By:
Otto J. Placik, M.D. Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, and Active Health Library
Breast Implants After Double Mastectomy http://realself.com/t/290745 #fb
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Now or Later?
businessweek.com — “More complications in women who get immediate reconstruction but need radiation later, study finds” View full resource at businessweek.com
Most Recently Shared on October 6, 2010 at 2:38 pm By:
Komen Connecticut Health Organization
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Now or Later? http://ht.ly/2HIu0
Women prefer silicone to saline after mastectomy | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have breast reconstruction after cancer surgery tend to be happier with the cosmetic results of silicone implants than with saline-filled ones, a study published Monday” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 10:00 pm By:
Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician
Study: Women prefer silicone to saline after mastectomy (Cancer) http://reut.rs/aqfrDv - #health
Women prefer silicone to saline after mastectomy | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have breast reconstruction after cancer surgery tend to be happier with the cosmetic results of silicone implants than with saline-filled ones, a study published Monday” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 8:35 pm By:
Bruce McLucas, MD ObGyn Physician, Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor
Women prefer silicone to saline after mastectomy http://ow.ly/19RR07
Study Supports Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
medicalnewstoday.com — “For women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer, immediate breast reconstruction has a low risk of complications including serious complications related to radiation therapy and does not cause u” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Study Supports Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy http://mnt.to/3XJ3 #cosmeticmedicine
Low Rates Of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy In Canada
medicalnewstoday.com — “Few patients in Canada undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, despite its safety as a procedure and the positive psychological benefits, states a review article in CMAJ (Canadian Medic” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Radiation After Mastectomy Improves Breast Cancer Survival
medicalnewstoday.com — “Postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) for some breast cancer patients can reduce their risk of recurrence by almost 30 percent and increase their five-year overall survival by almost 50 percent,” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Radiation After Mastectomy Improves Breast Cancer Survival http://mnt.to/3DrK #healthnews
Help, my doctor has recommended Mastectomy; does my life after-cancer have to include fake nipples and scars?
talkabouthealth.com — “Today there are many options for mastectomy, especially for those with early stage cancer. In the past, most doctors made incisions across the breast or on the” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
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Help, my doctor recommended #mastectomy; does life after #cancer have to include fake nipples & scars? http://bit.ly/lsAhre thx @elynjacobs
Explant after mastectomy ~ Explantations Done on Someone Who Had Bilateral Mastectomy?
realself.com — “Answer from Michael C. Edwards, MD: Elaine, I actually don't believe I have any patients who fit your question. I have removed implants for women after...” View full resource at realself.com
Most Recently Shared on September 19, 2009 at 1:56 am By:
Dr. Edwards Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor
Explantations done on someone who had bilateral mastectomy? My answer: http://realself.com/t/128991
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