Skin-sparing mastectomy leaves skin for potential reconstruction, but the author chose not to pursue it, embracing natural asymmetry instead. Clear communication with surgeons and thorough pre-surgery ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Nipple sparing mastectomy — and its outstanding cosmetic results — appears to be a good prophylactic option for young women carrying a BRCA gene mutation, according to a new study.

In a recent study published in JAMA Surgery, a group of researchers evaluated the safety and feasibility of a single-port (SP) robotic-assisted approach for performing nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM ...

Women with breast cancer who undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) have a low rate of the cancer returning within the first five years, when most recurrences in the breast are diagnosed, findings of ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but understanding your surgical options can empower you to make informed decisions about your treatment. This guide ...

D. Scott Lind, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Barbara L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.; Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S. Advances in reconstructive techniques have made breast ...

A new robot-assisted nipple-conserving mastectomy is “not very different” in terms of patient experiences versus the traditional procedure. A new technology is being evaluated in the breast cancer ...

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, here are 5 things to note about the prospect of preventive mastectomies for individuals with a high-risk of developing breast cancer. A ...

THE PROCESS OF MAKING A LIFE CHANGING DECISION. NIKKI POINDEXTER HAM THOUGHT OF HER FAMILY, HER DESIRE TO BE AROUND FOR HER GRANDCHILDREN, HER CHOICE TO UNDERGO A PREVENTATIVE MASTECTOMY IS NOT ONLY ...