Restoration After Breast Cancer
Posted on Sep 30, 2017 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
Once having completed treatment for breast cancer, many survivors often feel an initial rush of relief. No more poking and prodding from chemotherapy IVs, no more endless blood tests, no more endless waiting in exam rooms. Many women find themselves left alone after finishing treatment without the knowledge...
Fighting Breast Cancer: Early Detection Is Key
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with skin cancers being an exception. Screening tests and early detection can find cancer early when chances for survival are highest.
It is important to know your risk for breast cancer. Talking to both sides of your family is important so you can become...
Breast Augmentation and Breast Cancer
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
Breast augmentation is one of the most sought after and popular procedures performed by plastic surgeons in this country. This is also one of the most common procedures performed at Body By Ravi.
Widespread use of silicone implants has only recently gained popularity over the last 10 years once again. This...
Breast Reconstruction After Cancer
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
While facing breast cancer, many women struggle to deal with the cosmetic side effects of treatment. Thanks to advances in microsurgery over the last decade, new reconstructive procedures are available to women following mastectomy, including the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, which is...
Cancer Doesn’t Mean We Have to Stop Living: Regain Your Energy and Vitality!
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
Today, there are 14 million cancer survivors in the United States. Many continue to suffer from the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments as long as 10 years after completing treatment. These patients are looking for help to restore and maintain their health. Oncologists are focused on pathology and...
Take Control of Your Health: 7 Steps to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
October is breast cancer awareness month. During this time, pink ribbons are displayed on all types of merchandise from water bottles to appliances. Races and fundraisers unite survivors and loved ones together with a common goal: finding a cure. Americans have become more aware of breast cancer. Sadly,...
Breast Cancer Screening Is Essential
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
In the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. While awareness of breast cancer has improved, the disease unfortunately remains the second-deadliest cancer among American women.
This year in Texas, 15,712 women will be diagnosed with breast...
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on Aug 1, 2015 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, likely to affect one in eight women. Survival rates have been improving steadily each year thanks to early detection and advanced treatment. At Houston Methodist West Hospital, highly trained doctors and a breast care team offer resources patients need for...
Breast Reconstruction
Posted on Aug 1, 2015 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
Breast reconstruction is one or more operations performed to restore all components of the breast of women who have undergone mastectomy or removal of the entire breast. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy has evolved over the last century to become an integral component in the therapy for many women with...
Cancer Doesn’t Mean We Have to Stop Living: Regain Your Energy and Vitality!
Posted on Aug 1, 2015 in FOCUS ON THE CURE
Today, there are 14 million cancer survivors in the United States. Many continue to suffer from the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments as long as 10 years after completing treatment. These patients are looking for help to restore and maintain their health. Oncologists are focused on pathology and...
