For women who have had a mastectomy, crocheted knockers offer a softer, more comfortable alternative to silicone prostheses.

Whether you're considering a decorative breast cancer tattoo or nipple tattoos after a mastectomy, here we share everything you need to know about mastectomy tattoos—plus, the experiences of three ...

In June last year I found a hard lump in my right breast ... hang after surgery. My answer was an unequivocal yes; I didn’t fancy being flat on one side or having to wear prosthetic inserts ...

Knockers need to be made of washable cotton yarn that stays soft after air drying and is breathable ... The alternative is post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, a costly procedure that can ...

After reviewing your diagnosis in clinic, the breast surgeon can work with you to arrive at a shared decision that balances your peace of mind, your cosmetic expectations as well as the treatment for ...

Laura Wharam and Jake Watt thought she had appendicitis — but discovered her breast cancer had metastasized.

in her right breast. “Hearing that news gave me peace that I’d made the right decision,” says Munn. After her double mastectomy, Munn decided to wait until early fall for her ...

Cantu. Tightness after a mastectomy could be caused by several changes to the body, including shortening of the chest muscles ...

For women with breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with improved sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed ... cancer center. After adjustment for other factors ...

Patients undergoing a mastectomy often ... or ibuprofen before and after surgery to help manage their pain. Patients undergoing single or double mastectomy for breast cancer treatment or as ...