…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…

The surgical rebuilding of a breast after a mastectomy.

…Breast cancer, please see these resources Understanding Breast Cancer This booklet will help you understand more about early and locally advanced breast cancer View more Understanding Breast Prostheses and Reconstruction This booklet is for women who have…

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

…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…

…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…

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

Swelling caused by too much fluid in the breast tissue.

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

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