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Robot-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Makes US Milestone
health16 days ago

Robot-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Makes US Milestone

A California mom with triple-negative breast cancer underwent the United States’ first robotic single-port nipple-sparing mastectomy outside clinical trials, using a $2 million Da Vinci SP robot named Carol at Sutter Health’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. The procedure preserves the nipple and skin through a tiny initial incision and 3D magnified vision, with the surgeon in full control. The FDA has cleared the robot for nipple-sparing mastectomies, signaling broader adoption as more centers train. Pan is now in remission but continues chemotherapy and immunotherapy to prevent recurrence and will need reconstructive surgery, marking a hopeful milestone in cancer care and surgical technology.

via New York Post|
#breast-cancer#davinci-sp#health
Detransitioner confronts surgeon over teen double mastectomy
health25 days ago

Detransitioner confronts surgeon over teen double mastectomy

A detransitioner, Claire Abernathy, who began gender transition at 14 and underwent a teenage double mastectomy after a brief consultation, writes an open letter accusing Dr. Alan Dulin of performing an unnecessary operation and harming her, detailing long‑term physical and emotional consequences and urging accountability as Fox News covers her op-ed and the broader debate over youth gender surgeries.

via Fox News|
#detransition#gender-affirming-care#health
Sharon Stone Details Furious Reaction From Ex-Hiance Over Mastectomy Decision
celebrityentertainment1 month ago

Sharon Stone Details Furious Reaction From Ex-Hiance Over Mastectomy Decision

Sharon Stone revealed on a podcast that her then-husband stormed out when she chose to pursue a bilateral mastectomy for benign tumors, telling her she was making too many decisions herself, a moment she says effectively ended their marriage. Stone ultimately did not undergo the surgery due to the tumors being benign, but the anecdote sparked online backlash and sparked broader discussion about how partners support sick spouses.

via BuzzFeed|
#breast-cancer#celebrity-interview#celebrityentertainment
Dog's breast cancer mirrors owner's battle as both beat the disease
health2 months ago

Dog's breast cancer mirrors owner's battle as both beat the disease

A UK woman battling a second breast cancer diagnosis adopted Dolly in 2018 for support; years later Dolly was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy, with the cancer described as low-grade and requiring no further treatment, and both dog and owner are now cancer-free. The owner carries a BRCA2 gene mutation and also had a double mastectomy, illustrating the deep bond with a pet that can accompany and comfort patients through cancer treatment.

via Fox News|
#brca2#breast-cancer#dog-cancer
The hidden toll after mastectomy: chronic pain that lingers for years
health3 months ago

The hidden toll after mastectomy: chronic pain that lingers for years

A CNN/KFF Health News report highlights post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS), a poorly defined and undertreated condition where many survivors experience chronic chest, shoulder, or armpit pain months to years after mastectomy and reconstruction. Patients describe pain severe enough to disrupt work and daily life, while doctors often dismiss symptoms and there is no FDA-approved cure. Treatments exist (e.g., nerve targeting, gabapentin) but results vary and evidence is limited. Legislation like the Advancing Women’s Health Coverage Act aims to improve coverage for chronic post-treatment complications and spur more PMPS research, signaling a need to address long-term suffering beyond cancer survival.

via CNN|
#breast-cancer#health#mastectomy
Pregnancy-Related Breast Change Unmasks Cancer: One Mother's Courageous Battle
health3 months ago

Pregnancy-Related Breast Change Unmasks Cancer: One Mother's Courageous Battle

Gemma Fish, a 43-year-old Manchester mother, noticed her right breast shrink during pregnancy and later develop an inverted nipple. After medical evaluation, she was diagnosed with breast cancer (initially Stage 1), underwent a right mastectomy in 2023 followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and had her ovaries removed in 2024, which revealedStage 4 cancer. She later had a left mastectomy in 2025. Living with treatable (not curable) Stage 4 cancer, she now advocates for paying attention to any breast changes and seeking medical advice promptly to improve outcomes.

via AOL.com|
#breast-cancer#breast-changes#health
Polyurethane-coated breast implants may reduce scar complications after radiotherapy
health3 months ago

Polyurethane-coated breast implants may reduce scar complications after radiotherapy

A European study of about 1,500 women who had mastectomy with reconstruction and radiotherapy found polyurethane-coated implants significantly lowered the risk of capsular contracture and the need for secondary surgery compared with standard implants over 2.5–3 years, suggesting implant choice can influence post-radiotherapy complications and guide reconstruction planning.

via The Guardian|
#breast-reconstruction#capsular-contracture#health
Young Patients' Cancer Symptoms Often Dismissed by Doctors
health1 year ago

Young Patients' Cancer Symptoms Often Dismissed by Doctors

Courtney Bailey, a 26-year-old woman, was initially dismissed by doctors who attributed her bleeding nipple to hormonal changes, only to later discover she had early-stage breast cancer. After a biopsy revealed precancerous cells, she opted for a mastectomy, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Bailey's experience highlights the rising breast cancer rates among young women and the need to challenge age-based medical assumptions. She urges women to trust their instincts and push for referrals if they notice unusual symptoms.

via The Mirror US|
#breast-cancer#health#mastectomy