Nancy N. Baxter, an assistant professor of surgery, recommended the less-aggressive lumpectomy plus radiation. ___ 6. Compared with undertreatment, overtreatment has more psychological effect on the women with D.C.I.S. T NG T ___ 7. Not getting the right message and misperceptions about...
While the message to start getting mammograms is crucial, it's not entirely complete. Forty is the age a woman of average risk should get her first mammogram. But how does a person know if they're of average risk? The chances of developing the disease at a younger age are higher for s...
A study partly conducted by Google in 2020 trained AI to spot breast cancer in mammogram scans. Researchers said the tool was able to do so at the level of -- and even better than -- a board-certified radiologist. However, past research has shown not every tumor in a person with canc...
You’ll likely be given a surgical bra to wear as you recover, to encourage closure of the “pocket” and minimize fluid that can lead to complications, like an infection. You may or may not be asked to wear a compression garment after explant surgery; there's not a definitive answer ...
Coming out to your provider will ensure you have the best care and receive all the testing you need to stay healthy. If your provider is not an ally, find another provider. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for all men. Get regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol andTy...
Women in their 40s may want to consider non-hormonal IUDs, getting their tubes tied or talking with their partners about vasectomy, Manson said. Studies of older birth control pills have shown "a net cancer benefit" because of lowered risk of cancer of the colon, uterus and ovaries despite ...
(which occurs when only estrogen is used), and this greatly reduces, and may even eliminate, the increased risk of uterine cancer seen in women who take estrogen alone or unopposed by progestin. Therefore, women who have a uterus (have not undergone a hysterectomy) should generally be ...
Because breast implants might affect the clarity of themammogram, patients who have multiple close family members withbreast cancerprobably should not have breast implants. 6. Autoimmune Disease With all the confusion in the newspaper, magazines, and on the T.V. or radio, there has been a fear...