Doctor's Blog

Discovering a breast lump can be frightening. But contrary to what many people think, a breast lump is not always a sign of breast cancer. There are many reasons why a lump can develop, and most are not linked to cancer. In fact, 8 out of 10 cases...

Many people think that cosmetic breast augmentation and breast reconstruction are the same. Although there are similarities between the two, the procedures and outcomes are typically very different. While there’s no procedure that can restore f...

A breast self-exam (also known as BSE) is a screening technique that you can do at the comfort of your home to check for breast lumps. A breast self-exam can help screen for cysts, tumors, or other abnormalities in the breasts. It is always a g...

Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is traumatic, devastating news for women. The subsequent treatment and mastectomy can leave women feeling exhausted, insecure, and unlike themselves at the experience of losing one or both breasts to cancer. The d...

Any surgery comes with a risk of complications, and breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy is no different. Sometimes, knowing the risks beforehand can make the process appear less daunting and even relieve some of the anxiety a patient ...

About 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. This year, 40,000 women will receive treatment for breast cancer, and in many of those cases, a mastectomy will be a required part of their treatment plan. ...