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Removal of a patient's breast is usually recommended when cancer is present in the breast or as a prophylactic when the patient has severe fibrocystic disease and a family history of breast cancer.
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Why would a woman choose to have a healthy breast removed?
Patients who have had certain types of breast cancers that are more likely to recur may elect to have the unaffected breast removed.
Should breast cancer patients get free breast implants?
"In my opinion, breast cancer patients who would like breast implants should be offered them free of charge."
Can patients with breast cancer always tell that they have breast cancer?
No, there are several tests that need to be done to confirm a breast cancer diagnosis.
What is the survival rate for liver cancer patients who have all of their visible tumor removed?
If the entire visible tumor can be removed, about 25% of patients will be cured.
What are falsies?
Special padded bra for breast cancer patients.
I have breast cancer and i have to have my lymph nodes removed is there a hospital stay?
If you have breast cancer and you just had your lymph nodes removed, a hospital stay is very important.
What is removed in a radical mastectomy?
The pectoralis major muscle and underlying fascia are removed during a radical mastectomy.Double click on any of the terms in the answer for more information.
What type of treatments do breast cancer patients undergo?
The type of treatments that breast cancer patients undergo include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, breast reconstruction. One can go to the Willows Support Team in Canada for more information.
What is a transflap surgery?
Trans Flap surgery is a cosmetic procedure usually performed on women who have had their breast removed due to Breast Cancer. A fatty portion of the abdomen is removed and sewn in leau of the absent breast. A nipple is then tattood on.
Do they take breast implants out when you die?
In most cases breast implants are not removed. However there are special circumstances when removal of the breast implant after death is necessary. For instance, during an autopsy breast implants are removed from the body to gain access to vital organs. Also, if the deceased is being cremated the breast implants, like most implanted devices, will be removed so as not to cause damage to the cremation oven.
Who does Breast reconstruction?
Reconstructions are commonly done after one or both breasts are removed as a treatment for breast cancer
How can I support the Her2 breast cancer foundation?
You can donate money to support the Her2 Breast cancer foundation. You can even participate in the marathons they have and or you can supply breast cancer patients with supplies.
