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Breast sensibility after mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction

open access: yesBreast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2019
PurposeThe aim of the study is to evaluate the level of sensible impairment after mastectomy or implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR). In addition, factors influencing breast sensibility were evaluated.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed in
E. Bijkerk   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The TESTBREAST journey: Revisiting the importance of early detection by frequent screening of women at high risk of breast cancer

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? Women who are at high risk of breast cancer (BC), either because of a BRCA1/2 mutation or family history, require more aggressive screening. Here, the authors report on the clinical characteristics of the high‐risk women who developed BC during the TESTBREAST study. Of the 1108 participants, 124 (16.5%) developed breast cancer. Their median
Layla Andour   +40 more
wiley   +1 more source

Success rates of re-excision after positive margins for invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Rates of positive margins after surgical resection of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) are high (ranging from 18 to 60%), yet the efficacy of re-excision lumpReceptor subtypeectomy for clearing positive margins is unknown.
Alvarado, Michael   +6 more
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The impact of loco-regional recurrences on metastatic progression in early-stage breast cancer: a multistate model [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
To study whether the effects of prognostic factors associated with the occurrence of distant metastases (DM) at primary diagnosis change after the incidence of loco-regional recurrences (LRR) among women treated for invasive stage I or II breast cancer ...
A Fourquet   +43 more
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Psychosocial and Sexual Well‐Being Following Nipple‐Sparing Mastectomy and Reconstruction

open access: yesThe Breast Journal, 2016
Nipple‐sparing mastectomy (NSM) is considered an oncologically safe option for select patients. As many patients are candidates for nipple‐sparing or skin‐sparing mastectomy (SSM), reliable patient‐reported outcome data are crucial for decision‐making ...
Cindy H. Wei   +12 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Evaluating the impact of Hoopicoach: A digital health tool for supporting patients through gynecologic surgery

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Hoopicoach is a digital health tool designed to support patients throughout all stages of gynecologic surgery, including pre‐, intra‐, and postoperative phases. It offers a personalized care pathway based on the type of surgery, providing reliable medical information through easily understandable content, diagrams, a chatbot, and ...
Louise Benoit   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Print media coverage of breastfeeding in Great Britain: Positive or negative?

open access: yesMaternal &Child Nutrition, Volume 19, Issue S1, January 2023., 2023
Article focus, by percentage Abstract Media can be a powerful communication tool to promote breastfeeding, influence mothers' breastfeeding behaviour, create positive social norms and generate support among stakeholders and policymakers for breastfeeding. However, negative stories could deter women from starting or continuing to breastfeed.
Rowena Merritt   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extended Prophylactic Antibiotics for Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Background: The risk of surgical site infection (SSI) for breast surgery in patients without additional risk factors is low, below 5%. Evidence shows the risk of SSI is significantly elevated in patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction (IBR ...
Chong, Weelic, Hai, Yang, Lazar, Melissa
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A single-center, randomized, non-inferiority study evaluating seroma formation after mastectomy combined with flap fixation with or without suction drainage: protocol for the Seroma reduction and drAin fRee mAstectomy (SARA) trial

open access: yesBMC Cancer, 2020
Background Seroma formation is a common complication after breast cancer surgery and can lead to delayed wound healing, infection, patient discomfort and repeated visits to the outpatient clinic.
Lisa de Rooij   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beautiful Disease: The Story of Angelina Jolie’s Mastectomy in the American Media [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In 2013 Angelina Jolie revealed in a New York Times editorial that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier that year. This qualitative study examines the social meaning of that Times piece.
Michel, Angie
core   +1 more source

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