Fashion Targets Breast Cancer - Bikinis Raise Awareness
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Marks & Spencer BikiniPhoto © Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK
Bikini's for breast cancer awareness? Well, Ralph Lauren started it in 1994, with the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer worldwide campaign. ... Read More
Cell Enhanced Breast Reconstruction for Lumpectomy Repair
Sunday April 27, 2008
Cytori Celution SystemIllustration © Pam Stephan
When you've had a lumpectomy, you lose the tumor but wind up with a breast that is no longer smooth and curvy. It may ... Read More
Recycle Your Wigs for Earth Day
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Robin RobertsAndrew H. Walker/Getty Images
Samantha was my favorite wig during chemo. She always looked perfect, was easy to shampoo and style, and once she almost fooled a cosmetic expert! ... Read More
Knitted Boob - Do-It-Yourself Breast Prosthesis
Tuesday April 15, 2008
Knitted BoobBy Marte
After a mastectomy or lumpectomy for the treatment of breast cancer, you can achieve a symmetrical appearance again by using a breast prosthesis. These come in silicone, ... Read More
Nipple and Areola Reconstruction - Finishing Touches
Thursday April 10, 2008
Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy can be done by several different procedures, but does not immediately result in a fully featured breast that is identical to your remaining breast or ... Read More
Dame Maggie Smith Not Stopped by Breast Cancer
Tuesday April 1, 2008
Dame Maggie SmithDave Hogan/Getty Images
Dame Maggie Smith goes on with the show while fighting breast cancer. Diagnosed at age 73, she has undergone surgery, chemo, and radiation treatments while ... Read More