Radiation Therapy after Mastectomy? New study finds many Breast Cancer patients may not need Radiation after Mastectomy A major international trial suggests that some women can safely skip chest-wall radiation without affecting survival. For many women with breast cancer, the word “radiation” can bring fear and uncertainty. After a mastectomy, radiation therapy to the chest area is often recommended to …
What does a Breast Surgeon do? A breast cancer surgeon is a specialized physician who performs surgical procedures on the breast to remove tumor tissue while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. They play a central role in cancer treatment — from diagnosis and surgery to follow-up care. What are the specific duties of a Breast Surgeon? 1. Diagnosis …
Pregnancy after Breast Cancer: Yes or No? A new study by Andersen, Lambertini, et al. concludes that pregnancy after a breast cancer diagnosis is not a decisive factor for breast cancer risk. In fact, pregnancy may even have a life-prolonging effect. Another piece of evidence in favor of encouraging pregnancy after a breast cancer diagnosis — provided that the woman …
The Hormonal Change – NOT a Disease but One with Many Symptoms (Guest Article by Dr. Matthai) Since the decline in hormones that accompanies the hormonal transition affects every woman at some point, it cannot actually be considered a disease. Nevertheless, many complain of symptoms, and some suffer greatly. Because these symptoms often lead to a reduction and sometimes even …