Here are definitions of medical terms related to breast reduction. Areola: disk of darker tissue surrounding the nipple on the breast. Biopsy: removing tissue from a part of the body to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Cellulitis: an infection of the tissues under the skin. Cellulitis sometimes occurs as the result of a surgical […]
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on breast reduction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Phone: 1-888-4-PLASTIC www.plasticsurgery.org The ASPS maintains a web site for both consumers and plastic surgeons. Information can be found there about plastic surgery in general and about specific procedures. A surgeon referral service is also available. American
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‘Staging‘ is a method that has been developed to describe the extent of cancer growth. Breast cancer is ‘staged’ by information that is obtained from surgical and other findings. Specifically, information is gathered from the pathology (disease) report that accompanies a lumpectomy (lump removal), mastectomy (breast removal), or other form of breast surgery. In addition, staging is
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Although the majority of breast lumps are benign, nearly one-quarter will be cancerous. But not all breast cancers are the same. Most are carcinomas – that is, cancers that arise from epithelial (surface or lining) tissues – and most develop in the breast lobules (glands that produce milk) or tissues known as terminal ductolobular units (TDLU). Such
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The treatment of breast cancer is determined by many factors, such as tumor stage tumor type tumor characteristics the person’s general health medical conditions that may influence treatment. After breast cancer has been staged, a comprehensive treatment plan will be developed by a team of physicians, including an oncologist (cancer specialist). The treatment plan typically involves some form of surgery to remove as much of
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The unknowns that women face after breast cancer affect many aspects of their lives. There are primary issues about self-image, fear of recurrence, and the need for continued treatment, as well as issues related to daily activities, career, and relationships. Yet, after the immediate crisis of ‘the diagnosis,’ most women weather the difficulties of breast
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to breast cancer. Q: Must I really have surgery to treat my breast cancer? A: Surgery is the best initial treatment for breast cancer in most women; however, the condition lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) usually does not require surgery. LCIS should be watched carefully, though, since breast cancer
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to breast cancer. Adjuvant therapy: Treatment given in addition to surgery, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. Atypical hyperplasia: Cells that are both abnormal (atypical) and increased in number. Axillary lymph node dissection: Surgery to remove some of the lymph nodes in the armpit. Benign: Not cancerous or malignant. Breast-conserving
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on breast cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS 2345 (toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides a national, toll-free hotline (800 ACS 2345) that has information about breast cancer and referrals for the ACS-sponsored “Reach to Recovery” program for breast cancer. In
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Breast reduction surgery is a procedure to reduce the size of very large breasts. Breast reduction surgery is done to relieve physical discomfort associated with large sagging breasts. It is not performed for appearance only. The aim of surgery is to make the breasts smaller and to improve their shape so they are in proportion
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Breast reduction surgery is not usually done for appearance only. It is done to relieve medical problems and physical discomforts caused by unusually large breasts. These discomforts include: Back and neck pain Poor posture and deformities of the skeleton Grooves and scars on shoulders from bra straps Rashes on the skin under the breasts Breathing
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The breast reduction procedure is normally safe. But as with any surgical procedure, there are risks relating to the procedure itself or to the anesthetic. Any early sign of infection will be vigorously treated, and if bleeding occurs postoperatively, it will be immediately dealt with. Some people who have breast reduction surgery experience: Delayed wound
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