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Risk of lymphoma linked to breast implants: Study
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The number of people suffering from Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare disease, has recently increased and this spike in numbers may be linked to the expanding popularity of textured breast implants.
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Researchers find link between breast implants after mastectomy, risk of ly
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare malignancy, has increased in frequency during the past several years, presumably as a result of the rising popularity of textured breast implants.
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Study defines new factors that can predict recurrence of breast cancer
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): According to a new study, genetics and other factors that can determine whether a woman is at risk of breast cancer recurrence has been identified, paving the way for new research to prevent the development of new tumour.
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Body image issues increase risk of complications post breast reconstructio
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], February 28 (ANI): Plastic or cosmetic surgery is the technical name for a procedure undertaken by a person for health reasons or for accentuating their looks. While some undergo surgeries like Mastectomy to prevent the risk of cancer in breasts, others opt for silicone im
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Surgical technique may reduce positive margin rate in breast cancer patien
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): According to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine, a noninvasive breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) accounts for approximately one of every four new breast cancer cases in the United States. If left untreated, DCIS has
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Acupuncture improves mastectomy recovery: Study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Dec. 1 (ANI): According to a recent study published in Oncology Nursing journal, women, who had acupuncture treatments after breast cancer surgery had a greater reduction in pain, nausea, and anxiety and were better able to cope on the first post-operative day compared
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