A doctor will suggest a bronchoscopy if he or she needs to see inside your airways or remove something from them. Knowing the condition of your airways helps the doctor prescribe the right treatment, so you can start breathing better. This procedure is often used to help diagnose diseases like asthma, lung cancer, bronchitis, and […]
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The treatment of breast cancer is determined by many factors, such as tumor stage tumor type tumor characteristics the person’s general health medical conditions that may influence treatment. After breast cancer has been staged, a comprehensive treatment plan will be developed by a team of physicians, including an oncologist (cancer specialist). The treatment plan typically involves some form of surgery to remove as much of
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The unknowns that women face after breast cancer affect many aspects of their lives. There are primary issues about self-image, fear of recurrence, and the need for continued treatment, as well as issues related to daily activities, career, and relationships. Yet, after the immediate crisis of ‘the diagnosis,’ most women weather the difficulties of breast
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to breast cancer. Q: Must I really have surgery to treat my breast cancer? A: Surgery is the best initial treatment for breast cancer in most women; however, the condition lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) usually does not require surgery. LCIS should be watched carefully, though, since breast cancer
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to breast cancer. Adjuvant therapy: Treatment given in addition to surgery, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. Atypical hyperplasia: Cells that are both abnormal (atypical) and increased in number. Axillary lymph node dissection: Surgery to remove some of the lymph nodes in the armpit. Benign: Not cancerous or malignant. Breast-conserving
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on breast cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS 2345 (toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides a national, toll-free hotline (800 ACS 2345) that has information about breast cancer and referrals for the ACS-sponsored “Reach to Recovery” program for breast cancer. In
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Breast reduction surgery is a procedure to reduce the size of very large breasts. Breast reduction surgery is done to relieve physical discomfort associated with large sagging breasts. It is not performed for appearance only. The aim of surgery is to make the breasts smaller and to improve their shape so they are in proportion
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Breast reduction surgery is not usually done for appearance only. It is done to relieve medical problems and physical discomforts caused by unusually large breasts. These discomforts include: Back and neck pain Poor posture and deformities of the skeleton Grooves and scars on shoulders from bra straps Rashes on the skin under the breasts Breathing
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The breast reduction procedure is normally safe. But as with any surgical procedure, there are risks relating to the procedure itself or to the anesthetic. Any early sign of infection will be vigorously treated, and if bleeding occurs postoperatively, it will be immediately dealt with. Some people who have breast reduction surgery experience: Delayed wound
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to back pain. Back pain is common and is one of the leading reasons why people see a physician in the U.S. Back pain carries steep economic costs annually in medical treatments and disability payments. Rarely do people develop significant problems with the bones
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How To Prepare For Breast Reduction Surgery A woman who is considering breast reduction surgery should consult a plastic surgeon. She should talk openly with the doctor about her reasons for wanting a breast reduction and what she expects from the operation. The surgeon will describe the procedure in detail, and discuss the possible complications,
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to back pain. Annulus fibrosis: Cartilage-like material formed in a series of rings surrounding the nucleus pulposus (soft center) of a disc. Cauda equina: A region at the lower end of the spinal column in which nerve roots branch out in a fashion that resembles a horse’s tail. Cervical: The neck
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