Search: breast form/prosthesis

prosthesis

An artificial replacement for a lost body part….

obturator

A special prosthesis or plate that is used to close a gap in the palate, to form a new roof of the mouth….

invasive breast cancer

Cancer that has spread from the lining of the breast ducts or lobules into the surrounding breast tissue.

Breast Cancer

…see What Is Cancer? Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas…

Research snapshot – Breast cancer statistics for young females in Queensland Youlden 2020

What is known? Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among adolescent and young adult females (ages 15-39) worldwide. Younger age has been identified as an independent predictor of poorer prognosis for breast cancer, even after accounting for tumour…

non-invasive breast cancer

Cancer that is confined to the ducts or lobules of the breast….

breast reconstruction

The surgical rebuilding of a breast after a mastectomy.

breast oedema

Swelling caused by too much fluid in the breast tissue.