There is an option which is an external breast that can be chosen prosthesis after a mastectomy for women who choose not to have the additional surgery. An external breast prosthesis is a breast form after a mastectomy to help balance the body, which helps prevent back and neck pain and a sagging shoulder. Breast […]
1. Nonsilicone breast prosthesis.
2. External silicone breast prosthesis.
3. Attachable breast.
4. Postsurgical soft-form camisole.
5. Partial breast prosthesis.
The type of surgery performed depends upon:
• The size and location of the breast lump or tumor.
• The type and stage of the breast cancer. (If the cancer has spread within the breast or has spread outside of the breast to the lymph nodes, or to other parts of the body.)
• The size of the breast.
• The woman’s preference.
There […]
For many people with cancer, treatment is a process that is designed to meet their needs. Physicians plan treatments based on several key factors, such as the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the person’s age, health and lifestyle.
Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the primary treatment […]
1. Women want to have the same symmetry when wearing clothing.
2. Protects a woman’s chest and surgical scars
3. Helps balance a woman’s posture
4. Keeps the bra from shifting side to side or riding up
5. Helps prevent problems with curvature of the spine, shoulder drop, and muscular pain in the neck and back
• Which type of surgery do you recommend for me? Why?
• Where will the incision be located and how much of the breast tissue will be removed?
• Will any lymph nodes be removed?
• Will I be able to have breast reconstruction if I have a mastectomy?
• Do you recommend breast reconstruction at the same time of the mastectomy surgery or […]
There are two types of breast conservation (tissue-sparing) surgery.
A lumpectomy is one type of surgery for breast cancer. The malignant tumor and a surrounding margin of normal breast tissue are removed. Lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) may also be removed. Lumpectomy is a surgical treatment for newly diagnosed breast cancer. It is estimated that […]
This can be accomplished by:
• mastectomy (removal of the whole breast), or
• lumpectomy AND radiation therapy to the rest of the breast.
In recent years, researches have been done to determine if lumpectomy is as “good” an option as mastectomy for treating breast cancer. This researches emphasize the importance of offering the same treatment options to all women […]
The surgeon removes more breast tissue than with a lumpectomy. The cancerous area and a surrounding margin of normal tissue are removed, and radiation therapy is usually given after surgery for six to eight weeks.
Q: Where do I go to be fitted for a prosthesis and a post-mastectomy bra?
A: There are many mastectomy boutiques and specialty shops that carry all types of prostheses and post-mastectomy garments. Most specialty shops employ certified fitters who are specially-trained to fit women for breast prostheses. Many mastectomy shops are owned by women […]
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