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Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates.
Hypofractionated radiation therapy -- which provides a higher dose each session over three weeks -- provides the same prot...
FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned doctors and their patients about rare cases of squamous cell carcinoma and various
Exercise Soon After Breast Plastic Surgery Is Safe, Healthy
- Cara Murez
- December 28, 2021
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While some plastic surgeons recommend no exercise for weeks after breast augmentation, new research suggests the ban may not be necessary.
Stronger Breast Implant Safety Measures Announced by FDA
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 28, 2021
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A boxed warning and a checklist of risks that must be shared with patients is among the new breast implant safety measures announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday.
As the FDA "continues to evaluate the overall effects of breast implants in patient...