Yet the surgeon urged her to reconsider. While the breast with the tumor had to be removed, the physician explained that there were many benefits to keeping the healthy breast intact — including ...

Dr. Elisa Port draws on patient stories like Martin's and Evert's and 25 years of experience for a new book on breast care ...

Credit: Getty Images Selecting between implant-based and autologous reconstruction requires balancing patient history, radiation needs, and potential systemic risks. The increasing incidence of breast ...

A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference. By Gina Kolata For the more than 310,000 women diagnosed with breast ...