Post mastectomy breast reconstruction is one of the most important factors for breast cancer patients’ overall well-being and long-term health. Yet while rates of breast reconstruction in the U.S. have increased over time, they still remain relatively low. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, less than 20% of women who require mastectomy elect… Continue reading Mistaken Beliefs about Breast Cancer Restruction
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Is Prophylactic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Advised for Women with BRCA Mutations?
Approximately 12% of women, or one in eight, will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the National Cancer Institute. However, the risk is substantially higher for women who inherit a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene that prevents the gene from producing proteins that help suppress tumors. The lifetime… Continue reading Is Prophylactic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Advised for Women with BRCA Mutations?