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… Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Women who have had breast implants or surgery to remove cysts or benign (non-cancerous) lumps usually are able to breastfeed . Women who have had surgery to make their …
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… Hormone Treatment for Breast Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Some breast cancers need the hormones estrogen or progesterone to … in. One type is called estrogen-receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. Another type is called …
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… Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Tissue flap surgery is a way to rebuild the shape of a breast using skin, fat, and possibly muscle from another … of the body. It is usually done after part or all of the breast is removed ( mastectomy ) because of cancer. It may …
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… Breastfeeding: How to Use a Breast Pump On this page: Overview Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can store …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is … This treatment is given to most people with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving surgery such as lumpectomy. How long the …
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… Medical History and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease On this … Overview A person's medical history and a physical examination are important parts of the evaluation when the … inhibition). Recent problems with forgetfulness. Physical examination The doctor will do a complete physical …
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… Choosing a Prosthesis After Breast Cancer Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Whether to wear a breast form (prosthesis) after breast surgery is a very personal decision. Some women feel …
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… Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview Related … Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, or some other cancers like … means that you have one or more blood relatives with breast or ovarian cancer. They could be: Relatives who have …
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… Cup-Feeding Baby With Breast Milk or Formula On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Cup-feeding is a way to provide breast milk or formula to a baby who is unwilling or unable to breastfeed or drink from a bottle. If you do breastfeed, you …
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… Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer On this page: Overview Overview If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes … to the lymph nodes. The types of lymph node surgery for breast cancer are: Sentinel node biopsy. The doctor removes …
