Triple-negative breast cancer recurrence after a mastectomy is one of the most aggressive types of cancer. It's harder to treat than other types of breast cancer because it lacks the three most common ...

Women who undergo a mastectomy for breast cancer may be at higher risk of developing emotional and physical problems after treatment compared with women who undergo procedures that preserve breast ...

Angelina Jolie is looking back on her personal decision to undergo a double mastectomy and ovary removal. “I did choose to have that [surgery] because I lost my mother and my grandmother very young,” ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast ...

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 ...

Dr. Rebecca Tuttle, a surgical oncologist at Kettering Health, had sent the samples for testing at two laboratories to make sure, but they determined it was mesothelioma, Michael said. With the type ...

Most older patients with ER-positive DCIS undergoing mastectomy can avoid axillary surgery, reducing unnecessary procedures. Axillary surgery is overused in patients aged 70 and older, with 93% ...

This preventive treatment can lower breast cancer risk by at least 90 percent, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), and research shows more and more women are turning to this method of ...

Lauren, a 35-year-old wife and mother of three daughters, had just finished breastfeeding her youngest when she first noticed ...

Researchers at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center are testing a new approach to treating early-stage breast cancer — delivering ...