Almost every week, a young woman with breast cancer will tell Jennifer Tseng, MD, FACS, she wants a mastectomy because of her ...

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about and draw attention to the impact of the disease, which according to the World Health Organization was the most prevalent form of ...

Higher tumor grade, more residual tumor after neoadjuvant therapy were only significant fa ...

A breast cancer diagnosis usually brings up many feelings at once. Getting the facts you need to choose the best treatment plan can help you feel more in control. If surgery is an option for you, one ...

During a conventional mastectomy surgery, patients lose partial to full sensation in their chest. Here's what 2 experts want you to know about preventing that loss. Nationwide trends show that ...

NEW HYDE PARK, Long Island (WABC) -- With recent pushback over textured breast implants, more women are weighing different options, especially those who need reconstruction after breast cancer.

A mastectomy is a surgery that involves removing a person’s breast, often as a treatment for cancer. A radical mastectomy involves removing the entire breast and nearby tissue. It may also involve ...

A new surgery technique is allowing breast cancer patients to restore sensation after a mastectomy. Called resensation, it is now available in Dallas-Fort Worth through a limited number of surgeons.

A double mastectomy is the surgical removal of both breasts. Also known as a bilateral mastectomy, the operation is usually performed in individuals with breast cancer or an increased risk of ...