Another perspective on weighing the options of breast reconstruction

http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/05/30/4903722/health-dialog-makes-breast-reconstruction.html

When considering lumpectomy or mastectomy, there are several weighing factors; here is an article I thought interesting...

Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

It was truly brave and certainly takes alot of courage for someone like Ms. Jolie to come forward to make her decision to have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction public this past week.  It is a decision that takes a lot of time and discussion with one's doctor, breast cancer specialist, geneticist, and GYN doctor.

Alcohol consumption has no impact on breast cancer survival, study suggests

Alcohol consumption has no impact on breast cancer survival, study suggests

Cancer mortality down 20 percent from 1991 peak

Cancer mortality down 20 percent from 1991 peak
An interesting story about cancer treatment in addition to breast cancer treatment

Breakthrough technique images breast tumors in 3-D with great clarity, reduced radiation

Breakthrough technique images breast tumors in 3-D with great clarity, reduced radiation

Imaging technique that may help in diagnosing and following tumors in the future

Vegetable-derived compound effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer, research suggests

Vegetable-derived compound effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer, research suggests

Lack of sleep found to be a new risk factor for aggressive breast cancers

Lack of sleep found to be a new risk factor for aggressive breast cancers