La Muffin's Breast Cancer Given the diagnosis at age 41. Discusses treatment and reconstruction, and presents favored links.
Norman R. Harris, II, MD, FACS Dr. Harris is a board certified surgeon who specializes in plastic surgery and hand surgery. Immediate consults are available regarding problems of the hand, wrist and forearm. Reconstructive surgery for breast cancer, skin cancer, congenital defects and trauma.
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Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using existing flesh or prosthetic material to construct a natural-looking breast. Often this even includes the reformation of a natural-looking areola and nipple. This procedure may involve the use of implants.
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Breast Cancer Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. Worldwide, it is the most common form of cancer in females, affecting approximately 10% of all women at some stage of their life in the Western world. Although significant efforts are made to achieve early detection and effective treatment, about 20% of all women with breast cancer will die from the disease, and it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women.
Abortion-Breast Cancer (ABC) Hypothesis The abortion-breast cancer (ABC) hypothesis posits an association between having an abortion and a higher risk of developing breast cancer. The proposed mechanism is based on the increased estrogen levels found during early pregnancy, which initiate cellular differentiation (growth) in the breast in preparation for lactation. The ABC hypothesis states that if the pregnancy is aborted before full differentiation in the third trimester, then more "vulnerable" undifferentiated cells would be left than prior to the pregnancy, resulting in an elevated risk of breast cancer. The majority of interview-based studies have indicated a link – some are statistically significant – but there is debate as to their reliability.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a United Kingdom-based organization that supports breast cancer research.