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Mai Brooks - ArticlesHow to detect breast cancer – advice from a doctorPlease read here the established guidelines for breast cancer screening and detection. This can save your life! Breast tumor markers – are they useful?Please read here the established guidelines for the use of tumor markers in breast cancer. This can save your life! History of Breast Silicone Implant Litigation: 1977-1999awsuits about breast implants tell a fascinating story about how false perception of side effects became courtroom reality. C Breast cancer stagesBreast cancer is divided into five stages. Stages 0-2 are considered “early”, stage 3 considered “advanced”, and stage 4 “late”. Staging categories are important for predicting future prognosis, and determine optimal treatment recommendations. Breast cancer reconstructionThe decision for reconstruction is complex, and highly individualized. The patient should be well informed and think carefully about her priorities. Sometimes, the patient may be better served by dealing with the cancer first, and delaying the reconstruction surgery until all cancer treatments are finished. Other times, it may be most efficacious to combine mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in one operation. Melanoma – the warning signs!Melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer, is on the rise. Do you know what to look for? How to choose the right breast cancer surgeryOnce you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, usually treatment starts first with surgery. There are generally two components to the operation: 1) the breast, and 2) the axilla (armpit). Are You At Risk For Breast Cancer?This is a general perspective on breast cancer risk calculation and prediction, from a physician’s viewpoint How To Calculate Your Risk For Breast CancerTo find out if you are at high risk for developing breast cancer, you can calculate your profile based on instructions in this publication. Environmental Risk Factors In Breast CancerHow much do your surroundings contribute to your risk for developing breast cancer? Read this summary of environmental risk factors in breast cancer.
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