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Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates.
Hypofractionated radiation therapy -- which provides a higher dose each session over three weeks -- provides the same prot...
FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned doctors and their patients about rare cases of squamous cell carcinoma and various
Exercise Soon After Breast Plastic Surgery Is Safe, Healthy
- Cara Murez
- December 28, 2021
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While some plastic surgeons recommend no exercise for weeks after breast augmentation, new research suggests the ban may not be necessary.
Stronger Breast Implant Safety Measures Announced by FDA
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 28, 2021
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A boxed warning and a checklist of risks that must be shared with patients is among the new breast implant safety measures announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday.
As the FDA "continues to evaluate the overall effects of breast implants in patient...
Being Bullied Often Leads Teens to Thoughts of Violence
- Robert Preidt
- April 28, 2021
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Bullied and mistreated teens are much more likely to fantasize about hurting or killing others, a new study warns.
"One way to think about fantasies is as our brain rehearsing future scenarios," said lead author Manuel Eisner, director of the University of Cambridge Viol...
More Breast Cancer Survivors Opting for 'Going Flat' After Mastectomy
- Cara Murez
- January 14, 2021
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When journalist Catherine Guthrie learned that she would need to have a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, she was shocked by what seemed like a cursory explanation from her surgeon about what would happen next.
That included removing both of her breasts, ad...
Few U.S. Women Know About Cancer That Develops Near Breast Implants: Study
- Robert Preidt
- July 30, 2020
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There's a low level of awareness among American women about a form of lymphoma that can occur around breast implants, a new study finds.
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is an immune system cancer. It's estimated to occur in between...
2 in 3 Women Unhappy With Their Breast Size. Could That Harm Their Health?
- Robert Preidt
- February 6, 2020
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Most women won't be surprised by this finding: Less than one-third of women worldwide are satisfied with the size of their breasts.
But a new study suggests that what many women may not realize is their dissatisfaction could have implications for their health.
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FDA May Put Strong Warning on Breast Implants
- Robert Preidt
- October 23, 2019
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Before receiving breast implants, women should be told of the possible risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says in a draft proposal.
The agency suggests a boxed warning and a checklist outlining potential harms, such as pain, fatigue and further surgery.
Breast Implants Tied to Rare Cancer Recalled
- Robert Preidt
- July 24, 2019
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Allergan's textured breast implants will be recalled due to their link to a rare cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Following a request from the FDA, the company will proceed with a worldwide recall of its Biocell textured breast impla...
Breast Implants Top List of Plastic Surgeries
- Robert Preidt
- March 11, 2019
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More Americans than ever are trying to reshape their bodies with breast and butt implants, liposuction and "thigh lifts," a new report shows.
Almost 18 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2018, nearly a quarter-million more than in 2017...