Breast

Treating breast cancer with surgery
The management of breast cancer is almost identical in men and women, with the exception of breast reconstruction.

Types of reconstruction
There are prosthetic reconstructions and reconstructions using the patient's tissue.

Treating breast cancer: your choices
In days gone by, having a mastectomy was a pretty standard procedure for many women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. But what are the treatment options today?

Reasons to go for a mammogram
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it's the perfect time to go for a mammogram. Still not convinced? Read on to find out what awaits you if you don't.

Breast conservation vs mastectomy
With increased survival rates among breast cancer patients quality of life issues, such as breast conservation, are becoming ever more important.

Rare breast cancer very dangerous
Most people associate breast cancer with lumps in the breast, but there is another very dangerous form that disguises itself as an infection, often leading to delayed diagnosis.

Types of mastectomy
There are three types of mastectomy: local mastectomy; modified radical mastectomy; and radical mastectomy.

Decoding breast cancer
After scanning the world’s best medical journals and interviews with top South African breast surgeons and geneticists, we bring you interesting facts and practical tips.

Breast self-examination
Have you self examined your breasts? According to the experts, it is an essential tool in reducing the risk of breast cancer.

Which mammogram to choose?
It's the diagnosis every woman fears most: breast cancer. Early detection is your best weapon against the disease, but not al mammograms are equal.

Boob jobs and breast cancer
October is International Breast Health Awareness Month and it's a great opportunity to find out more about this disease, its causes and treatment.