Scott Spear, MD: The Surgeon Who Saved One Million Nipples (and Counting)
The October 2015 cover story features Scott Spear, MD, an early champion of nipple-sparing mastectomy.
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I Talk About Boobs All The Time And I Don’t Care If It Makes You Uncomfortable
I have certainly been told to lay off the breast talk — either discreetly or otherwise — and my response is this: If you are uncomfortable talking about breast health, think about how much more uncomfortable breast cancer is, a contributor to Scary Mommy shares.
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The Grace Project Is Facing Breast Cancer Through Photography: “We Get to See Women Transform into Goddesses”
Ms. Magazine profiles The Grace Project, a portrait series that explores body image, illness and self-esteem among women with breast cancer.
More Women Embracing ‘Going Flat’ After Mastectomy
A growing number of women forgoing reconstruction after a mastectomy say they’re satisfied with their choice, even as some did not feel supported by their physician, according to a new study.
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This Plastic Surgeon Developed a Reconstructive Technique For Breast Cancer Survivors Who Don’t Want Implants
This plastic surgeon came up with an innovative reconstruction technique that allows breast cancer survivors to forgo implants without going flat—all within the same surgery as their mastectomy. Read more at health.com.
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The U.S. Is Winning the Battle Against Breast Cancer, So Why Are Black Women Still Dying?
When caught early, the prognosis for breast cancer is typically very good — but Black women are often diagnosed at a younger age, at a later stage, and with more aggressive tumors, according to PopSugar.
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Breast Cancer Survivors Who Learned of Diagnosis Too Late Urge Women to Get Tested Even if Doctors Say Otherwise
They say no news is good news — but for women with breast cancer, the lack of information can take a devastating toll, according to the New York Daily News.
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8 Things No One Tells You About Getting a Double Mastectomy
Women who have (or had) breast cancer tell Glamour what they wish they had known pre-surgery.
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Here’s What Top Plastic Surgeons Want You to Know About the New FDA Breast Implants Guidance
When the FDA issued its final guidance for recommendations on breast implants at the end of [September], it left some plastic surgeons scratching their heads. NewBeauty provides the real deal on the recommendations.
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6 Misconceptions About Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Two plastic surgeons address common misconceptions about breast reconstruction surgery, and answer commonly asked questions, Michigan Health reports.
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4 Women Get Real About Numbness Post Mastectomy and Regaining Their Confidence
Numbness mainly in the chest area, and sometimes other parts of the body like the arms and shoulders, affects people who undergo mastectomies — and women PopSugar spoke to who had these surgeries said the topic isn’t talked about nearly enough.
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Axillary Surgery May Not Be Necessary for All Women with Invasive Breast Cancer
More women could potentially be spared an axillary lymph node dissection — the surgical removal of 10-20 lymph nodes — a procedure that causes disabling arm swelling in up to 25% of women, according to a UCLA study led by Dr. Maggie DiNome, chief of breast surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, published in Breast Oncology.
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The Complete Guide to Nipple-Tattooing
For some breast cancer survivors, nipple-areola tattoos can be an important final step in the reconstruction process. Allure provides a complete guide to how the process has evolved in the last decade.
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Bling A Bra for Breast Cancer Launches to Help Survivors Heal
My Hope Chest, the only national non-profit to provide breast reconstruction for uninsured and underinsured cancer survivors, is excited to launch Bling A Bra for Breast Cancer.com, Yahoo reports.
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Surgical Protocol Reduces Opioid Use for Breast Reconstruction Patients
Breast cancer surgeries can be quite painful, so a team at Houston Methodist West Hospital has worked to develop pain management protocols that help some patients while reducing the use of narcotics, Chron reports.
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Plastic Surgeons Gather at California Capitol for Bra Day 5k
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and dozens of plastic surgeons gathered recently at California’s State Capitol to take part in Bra Day, KCRA Sacramento reports.
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Silverts Unveils the Jacki Postsurgical Garment
Silverts, a manufacturer and distributor of adaptive clothing, introduces an enhanced version of its Jacki postsurgical recovery garment created specifically to help breast cancer patients remain physically comfortable and stress-free during their treatment.
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What to Consider Before Breast Reconstruction Surgery After Breast Cancer
Whichever decisions a woman makes about her surgical options, it’s imperative that she understands what to expect from the surgery, recovery and how her new breast will look and feel, said Dr. Constance M. Chen, in Savannah Now.
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