Posts Tagged ‘patients’

Radiation at Time of Lumpectomy May Offer Faster, More Precise Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients

Radiation at Time of Lumpectomy May Offer Faster, More Precise Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients
Intraoperative radiation therapy provides alternative for women with early stage breast cancer CHICAGO, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Northwestern Medicine physicians are currently utilizing a new treatment option for breast cancer that allows women to receive a full dose of radiation therapy during breast conserving surgery. Traditionally, women who opt to have a lumpectomy must …

Read more on redOrbit

Look Good, Feel Better Program Helps Cancer Patients

Look Good, Feel Better Program Helps Cancer Patients
The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a program called “Look Good, Feel Better”. Local cosmetologists, skin care and make up specialists come together to help women undergoing cancer treatments look and feel their best.

Read more on WAAY-TV Huntsville

DNA of 50 breast cancer patients decoded

DNA of 50 breast cancer patients decoded
In the single largest cancer genomics investigation reported to date, scientists have sequenced the whole genomes of tumors from 50 breast cancer patients and compared them to the matched DNA of the same patients’ healthy cells. They uncovered incredible complexity in the cancer genomes, but also got a glimpse of new routes toward personalized medicine.

Read more on Science Daily

Limited Lymph Node Removal for Breast Cancer Patients Does Not Result in Poorer Survival

Limited Lymph Node Removal for Breast Cancer Patients Does Not Result in Poorer Survival
Feb. 9, 2011 – One of the most unpleasant aspects of breast cancer treatment may be coming to an end.

Read more on Senior Journal

Pasadena Patients Choose Breast Reduction with Dr. Stevens

Visit www.losangelesbreastreduction.com for additional breast reduction videos. Pasadena patients choose the Stevens Laser Bra for highly accurate breast reduction that has corrected the sagging breasts of women across the United States who want to achieve a more shapely breast appearance.

What Patients Can Expect from Reconstructive Breast Surgery

Breast reconstruction surgery is very individualized, but there are certain things every patient can expect.

Simple fingertip test may identify breast cancer patients at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome

Simple fingertip test may identify breast cancer patients at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome
A gene target for drug resistance, a triple-drug cocktail for triple negative breast cancer, and patients’ risk for carpal tunnel syndrome are among study highlights scheduled to be presented by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists during the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held Dec. 8-12.

Read more on PhysOrg

Plastic Surgeon Sues Patients: Defamation or Deformation?

Plastic Surgeon Sues Patients: Defamation or Deformation?
Plastic surgeon, Dr. Jay Pensler, has decided to sue his patients. Though this may sound as if it should be the other way around, sadly it is not. It seems the doc wasn’t too happy about some online . . .

Read more on Gather

Hospitals Turn to a Surprising Tool to Protect, Satisfy Patients

Hospitals Turn to a Surprising Tool to Protect, Satisfy Patients
Each year, approximately 34 million Americans undergo surgery. Millions undoubtedly associate being cold as part of their surgical experience. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says that’s not okay, but for important reasons beyond patient comfort.

Read more on Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance

Post-Treatment Condition Often Overlooked In Breast Cancer Patients

Post-Treatment Condition Often Overlooked In Breast Cancer Patients
As many as 70% of women with breast cancer develop painful swelling of the lymph nodes after treatment, but the condition is frequently ignored, misdiagnosed or otherwise left untreated, the Washington Post reports. The condition, known as lymphedema, affects three million to five million people in the U.S., including those who have undergone treatment for breast, prostate, ovarian and other …

Read more on Medical News Today