Keyhole Mastectomy : the Key to the Future?

A recent study compared two types of mastectomies: the conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and keyhole methods (using endoscopic or robotic approaches) [1] Conducted across five tertiary hospitals in Taiwan, the study involved 73 conventional NSM cases and 160 keyhole NSM of which 84 cases used endoscopic approach and 76 cases with robotic assistance. Here’s what it revealed […]
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All You Need to Know about Breast Cancer Screening: Breast Mammogram and Ultrasound

Mammograms are the globally recommended standard in breast cancer screening for women aged 40 and above. However, many women avoid talking about, or going for regular breast screening because of several concerns: I’ve heard from family/friends that mammograms are painful and uncomfortable There is no radiation exposure for mammograms, which is dangerous and can cause […]
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