Oncology & Cancer
Complication rates low with mastectomy, breast reconstruction: study
(HealthDay)—Complications are rare among breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy and reconstruction, a new study indicates.
Sep 2, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer imaging surgery world-first
A world-first clinical trial to test new imaging technology that can scan tumours during breast cancer surgery has been launched at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with King's College London.
Aug 21, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
No support for increasing the volume norm for breast cancer surgery
The number of breast cancer surgery which a hospital performs yearly does not play a significant role in the chance of survival. This is the conclusion of research of Sabine Siesling from the University of Twente (MIRA institute) ...
Aug 20, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer surgery rates vary greatly in Canada
(HealthDay)—Breast cancer surgery rates vary significantly across Canada, a new study finds.
Jun 18, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers pilot educational and behavioral program to reduce lymphedema risk
Viewed as one of the most unfortunate outcomes of breast cancer treatment, lymphedema is characterized by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the interstitial spaces of the affected limb, leading to chronic ipsilateral limb ...
May 28, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Surgeons and health care settings influence type of breast cancer surgery women undergo
Breast cancer is one of the few major illnesses for which physicians may not recommend a specific treatment option. North American women are more likely to opt for precautionary breast surgery when physicians don't specifically ...
Apr 30, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Mechanical forces driving breast cancer lead to key molecular discovery
The stiffening of breast tissue in breast-cancer development points to a new way to distinguish a type of breast cancer with a poor prognosis from a related, but often less deadly type, UC San Francisco researchers have found ...
Mar 27, 2014
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Surgery
Anesthetic technique improves quality of recovery for women having breast cancer surgery
Anesthesiologists using a technique similar to a dental freeze can improve the quality of recovery and decrease recovery time for breast cancer surgery patients, according to a new study.
Mar 11, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer 'clearance' techniques suggested
AN investigation into the methods of checking that breast cancer is completely removed during surgery, has found some methods aren't affective at eliminating the need for a second surgery.
Mar 4, 2014
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Other
Necks, butts growth areas for U.S. plastic surgeons
(HealthDay)—Eyelid surgery and facelifts are up. So are butt augmentations and neck lifts, according to new figures from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons that show a steady increase in cosmetic and reconstructive ...
Feb 26, 2014
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