Science and Health

Mastectomy 101: What To Expect From A Mastectomy & How To Deal With Mastectomy Scars

When treating breast cancer, a simple lumpectomy is often physician’s the go-to treatment. Sometimes, however, a lumpectomy is impossible due to the size, shape, or location of the tumor. When this is the case, your oncologist may recommend a mastectomy.

The Difference Between A Breast Lift & A Breast Augmentation一 Is There One?

Should I get a breast lift lift or a breast augmentation? You may be wondering what the difference between these two types of procedures are— is a breast augmentation better than a breast lift? Vice versa? Learn about these 2 procedures, how to heal breast surgery scars, and more!

Silicone Sheeting For Breast Surgery: Picking The Right Pair

What do breast surgery scars look like? Depends on what you use to treat them. Learn about how to heal your breast augmentation scars, mastectomy scars, and more with silicone scar sheeting— and which scar sheeting shape is right for your breast surgery.

When Do I Actually Need A Mammogram?

No one can seem to agree on an exact age for when you should start getting an annual mammogram. Some say as early as 40, while other experts would have you leave it until 55, or somewhere in between. Let's take a closer look at this hotly debated topic.

The Ins & Outs of Breast Reconstruction After A Mastectomy

How much do you know about what happens during a mastectomy with reconstruction? Many women opt for this procedure to help them feel a bit more like normal as they undergo mastectomy recovery.

How Is Breast Cancer Treated? The Types of Breast Cancer Treatment

There are many different types of breast cancer treatment options out there. Let's discuss some of the most common ways to treat breast cancer, learn what happens during breast cancer surgery and more.