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Breast Cancer- Self Management Strategies After Surgery

Ten years ago I was a pediatric occupational therapist and knew nothing at all about caring for clients after surgery for breast cancer. Four years ago I was the de facto expert in my clinic. Even physical...

16 comments    breast cancer physical therapy
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Greeting Cards for Cancer Patients

When a friend, family member, loved one or colleage is undergoing cancer treatment, it can be hard knowing what to do or what to say. Staying in touch is vital, as cancer patients often suffer feelings of...

0 comments    cancer hospital breast cancer
Budweiser Boobs, best of both worlds80

Benson Yeung's Obsession With Boobs

Budweiser Boobs, best of both worlds There’s rumor going around that Benson Yeung has become obsessed with boobs lately. Now you have it from the horse’s mouth, “the hearsay is true,” at least to...

102 comments    health
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Types of Mastectomy

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast; this is usually done to treat breast cancer which is one of the leading causes of death in women. Breast cancer usually begins with a lump in the breast,...

0 comments    health mastectomy chest wall
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Breast Cancer Treatment - Things The Doctors Don't Tell You

I am 38 years old and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 14 months ago. I have learned a lot while going through breast cancer treatment and I want to share my experiences and what I've learned that doctors don't tell you...

18 comments    cancer radiation chemotherapy
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When mammograms are wrong

June, and for some reason unbeknownst to me I felt the side of my right breast closest to my armpit.  I really don't know what made me touch my breast.  It's not something I do often and I guess I've always...

25 comments    health women cancer
Are you doing your self breast exams?76

Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy - When Good Boobs Go Bad

Are you doing your self breast exams? If your life has been touched by breast cancer in any way, be it a personal battle or something you've gone through with a loved one, you know how difficult it and truly...

2 comments    health life advice
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Specialty Bras, Bullet Bras, and Pseudo Bras

Specialty Bras Specialty bras are used by women with special needs. Pregnant women, women with newborn babies, and women with ailments and limited mobility and dexterity wear specialty bras to move around...

6 comments    bra brassiere nursing bra
Mastectomy Bra70

Mastectomy Bra - Look Positive, Feel Positive

The aftermaths of surgery and the progression through your therapy is a very trying time. In determining what you should wear and how it will look, you'll find assurance when looking for a mastectomy bra....

0 comments    bra mastectomy mastectomy bra
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Phyllodes Tumor, a peculiar breast tumor

  Phyllodes (meaning leave-like) tumors are rare breast tumors. They account for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The condition was first described by Johannes Muller in 1838. It affects women almost...

16 comments    mastectomy breast mass
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