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News: Regional women bridge the breast reconstruction divide

…had a mastectomy after breast cancer, the proportion who had a subsequent breast reconstruction had increased over time. “A range of factors are helping to reduce the geographical disparity – post-mastectomy breast reconstruction is strongly influenced by demographics, residential location…

breast reconstruction

The surgical rebuilding of a breast after a mastectomy.

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 – Decisions and prompts to screen for cervical, bowel and breast cancer

…their cancer screenings. What is new? We explored what makes people screen for breast, bowel, and cervical cancer. People who do have regular cancer screening were asked why they screened, and what prompted them to act. We found that people…

non-invasive breast cancer

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

breast oedema

Swelling caused by too much fluid in the breast tissue.

breast conserving surgery

Surgery to remove part of the breast. Also called a lumpectomy.

breast care nurse

A registered nurse who has done special studies in breast cancer nursing.