What You Should Know About Post-Mastectomy Sensation Loss
Breast cancer surgery has come a long way but experts and patients are now looking at addressing sensation loss as the next frontier.
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Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy
Under certain circumstances, people with breast cancer may have the opportunity to choose between total removal of a breast (mastectomy) and breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) followed by radiation.
Before Mastectomy: 10 Tips to Get Ready for Your Hospital Stay and Recovery
Blog article about how to prepared for your mastectomy, hospital stay and recovery.
Lumpectomy – 7 Things to Know
A lumpectomy is the most common type of surgery used in breast cancer treatment. At MD Anderson, our breast cancer surgeons perform around 900 lumpectomies each year.
Axillary Web Syndrome (Cording)
Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as cording, sometimes develops as a side effect of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) or axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).
5 Things I Learned After My Double Mastectomy
As a former nurse in MD Anderson’s Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), I felt pretty familiar with breast cancer surgery. So, I thought I knew what to expect when I scheduled my own mastectomy last August.
What trans men and nonbinary people need to know about breast cancer
All people (regardless of their sex assigned at birth) have breast tissue and could potentially get breast cancer, but the risk is much higher in people who were AFAB (assigned female at birth).
Breast Cancer: Questions to Ask the Health Care Team
Talking often with the health care team is important to make informed decisions about your health care. These suggested questions are a starting point to help you learn more about your cancer care and treatment. You are also encouraged to ask additional questions that are important to you.
Breast Reconstruction or ‘Go Flat’? What 8 Women Chose
Blog article for breast cancer survivors about deciding whether to have breast reconstruction or not.
Body Image and Sexual Health
Blog article for breast cancer survivors on body image and sexual health.