Angelina Jolie has spent decades redefining what it means to be powerful in Hollywood. This week, she added another chapter to that legacy. For the first time, the “Maria” star has chosen to publicly ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) both provide coverage for medically necessary double mastectomies, including reconstruction and prosthesis surgery. Original Medicare ...

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about and draw attention to the impact of the disease, which according to the World Health Organization was the most prevalent form of ...

For those considering breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, implant-based reconstruction is a common and effective option. This approach involves using breast implants to recreate a ...

When Paige More had a preventative double mastectomy at 24, the main thing on her mind was survival. She'd recently discovered that she had the BRCA1 gene mutation, which meant she faced an 87 percent ...

In June of 2019 I had my annual mammogram. When I received my results in August, it turned out there was an issue and I had to have a biopsy. That biopsy showed that I had breast cancer. It had ...

If you’re scheduled to have a mastectomy or breast reconstruction surgery, here’s everything you need to know about setting up your home for a smooth recovery. It can be daunting to recover from major ...

which usually includes some surgical site discomfort and swelling. You may also experience the following complications after a mastectomy, notes the ACS: Chest or upper arm numbness Limited movement ...

Angelina Jolie has unveiled her double mastectomy scars for the first time since her 2013 surgery for a powerful reason ...

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