Who is a candidate for nipple sparing mastectomy?

Traditionally, it has been considered that there may be residual breast tissue or ducts within the nipple that could theoretically contain breast cells which may be pertinent when treating cancer.  Nonetheless, nipple sparing mastectomy has increased in numbers performed worldwide and the thought process may be shifting.  There are considerations when performing breast reconstruction following nipple sparing mastectomy as well to discuss with your plastic surgeon.

Nipple creation following breast reconstruction- is there a difference

between a nipple creation following implant surgery versus after using your own tissue?  I think that there may be a difference, and it is important to ask your breast reconstructive surgeon about this point if you decide to proceed with nipple-areolar reconstruction following mastectomy surgery and breast reconstruction.

BPA in plastic containers and breast cancer

A recent story about an association between BPA and plastic containers came out last week from Texas... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140306163359.htm

Canadian Mammogram study

There was a recent study released this past week on the relevance and need for screening mammograms.  Though it is sure to generate lively debate and concern, I am not sure mammograms are certainly going away.....

Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop

Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop

Generosity in the New Year

Last week a longstanding patient of mine made a financial donation to our ongoing research efforts for patients - it was a very kind and generous gesture and much appreciated!