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Twitter1. A malignant phyllodes tumor accounts for only one percent of all malignant breast tumors. This type of breast cancer is extremely rare, most of these tumors are benign and are not malignant. If undetected this can cause metastatic breast carcinoma when the cancer spreads. Most lumps you feel in your breast are not malignant, [...]
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7 Reasons to Choose Elective Mastectomy
f you have been diagnosed positive for breast cancer you may have been told about treatment options one of which was elective mastectomy procedure. Before making a tough decision you may want to learn more when selecting elective mastectomy maybe beneficial: 1. Family History of Breast Cancer If you have a family history of breast [...]
Double Mastectomy Surgery: Pros and Cons
Double mastectomy surgery has both advantages and drawbacks, and if you are considering this procedure then you should do the research before making a final decision. Whether you are considering this surgery as an elective, because breast cancer runs in your family and you are at a high risk for this disease, or it is [...]
Pituitary Gland Problems: A Special Report
Pituitary gland problems affect many people across America every year, and these medical conditions can range from being mild with no symptoms all the way up to severe life threatening conditions that can be fatal if not treated. Your pituitary gland is responsible for the production and regulation of many hormones your body needs to [...]
Breast Reconstruction After Radiation Review
Breast reconstruction after radiation is a subject that can be complex, and if you are considering breast reconstruction and need radiation therapy there are some facts that you need to know and consider. Radiation has been an effective treatment for breast cancer for years, often after a mastectomy or breast surgery to remove tumors. These [...]
7 Facts about Mammosite Balloon Procedure
If you have been diagnosed positive as a potential breast cancer patient your doctor may have told you about mammosite balloon procedure. You maybe still skeptical and indecisive about this procedure or you may be ready but still want some more information about it (or get a second opinion). That is why we gathered some [...]
Is Breast Cancer Curable: Truth and Myths?
Is breast cancer curable? There are many myths out there mixed in with the truth, and this can lead to some confusion especially for those who suffer from mammary carcinoma or another type of breast cancer. The specific answer will depend on what type of cancer it is and how early you detect it, as [...]
Pituitary Macroadenoma: Causes and Treatment
Understanding what a pituitary macroadenoma is, what causes this condition, and which treatments are effective can help you manage this problem. This condition is one of the pituitary gland problems, but the causes are still not completely known. There are some educated scientific guesses, but research has not been able to pin down a specific [...]