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More Women Opting For Double Breast Removal

According to a ten year study, with the results published in the journal Cancer, there is a trend for more women opting for double mastectomies when faced with cancer in one breast. "There is no evidence that having a preventive mastectomy improves survival, according to lead...

created by Barbara McPherson | 7 wks ago | updated 7 wks ago
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Postcode lottery for reconstructive surgery

The Diep operation is reconstructive surgery done at the same time as mastectomy and this story shows the difference it can make to some women after losing a breast to cancer. In the UK many women are not offered...

created by LotusFlower | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Mariah, Beyonce, Rihanna and Others Release Cancer Benefit Single

A huge lineup of female music stars are collaborating on a new song that will benefit the Stand Up to Cancer campaign. It will be available for purchase through iTunes beginning in early September and will be...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 40 wks ago
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Lab mix-up leads to wrongful double mastectomy

More and more, health care is becoming more a matter of "let the consumer beware" than actual medical care and concern. In this case, a lab tech reportedly "cut corners" in sampling techniques, and a 35-year-old woman underwent a double mastectomy, praying to live through a...