Skin-sparing mastectomy leaves skin for potential reconstruction, but the author chose not to pursue it, embracing natural asymmetry instead. Clear communication with surgeons and thorough pre-surgery ...

Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy can be physically and emotionally difficult. It’s made worse when the results aren't right. You might be unhappy with your breast reconstruction after a ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A breast cancer diagnosis comes with a lot of challenges. Even after the cancer is removed, painful and debilitating mobility issues can crop up years or decades afterward, but a ...

Removing part or all of the breast during breast cancer treatment is a potential outcome for some people. Reconstructive surgical procedures often involve prosthetic implants or transplanted tissue ...