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 | Is a breast complete without a nipple? Or is the nipple an essential feature that enhances the cosmetic appeal of a reconstructed breast? For women who face a mastectomy, it becomes an important question. | |
Nipple Delay Increases Success For Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
If a woman chooses to have a mastectomy in order to prevent breast cancer, she has some options about whether or not to keep her nipples or have them rebuilt. Angelina Jolie recently had a "nipple delay" procedure before her double mastectomies, so I put together all you need to know about a nipple delay.
| What is a Prophylactic Mastectomy?
A woman who decides to have both breasts removed because of a genetic risk for cancer has my respect. I'm not sure I could make that same decision. Here's what it means when we say someone had a prophylactic mastectomy.
| Why Would I Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer?
When I was diagnosed 11 years ago, nobody offered me genetic testing. In fact, it was never even mentioned. Nowadays that option comes up more frequently. But if you have the option, would you want to be tested?
| Treatment Options for Breast Cancer
There are 5 basic types of treatments for breast cancer. Read about surgery types, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted biologic therapies, and follow-up therapies, such as hormone suppression.
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