Breast Cancer Surgery Tips

The need for male breast surgery -
The requirement for male breast surgery arises due to the occurrence of Gynecomastia or the development of male breasts. In this condition, fat and glandular tissues are stored within the male chest in the pattern of female breasts, thus giving it a feminine look. This is a common occurrence among men and can be a cause of social embarrassment for the man as well as affecting his self-esteem.

Some of the causes for gynecomastia or male breasts wou...more

Cancer is that word that many people dread to hear, yet it is a real scourge and can have deadly effects. One such type of cancer is ovarian cancer, which claims countless lives in India every year, yet is not talked about because of social taboos. Because cancer cells are regular cells whose growth is uncontrolled, it is important to know what ovarian cancer is, what causes it, and how to prevent it.

Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovarian cells. Ovaries are the reproductive glands con...more

Veteran anchor and a popular face of Doordarshan News, Neelam Sharma passed away on August 17 at the age of 50. Sharma had been associated with the News Channel for over two decades and had played a stellar role in many capacities. From Tejasvini to Badi Charcha , her pioneering programs have won her many accolades. In March, Sharma was honoured with the Nari Shakti Award by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.

Reportedly, the DD News anchor was diagnosed with end-stage breast c...more

Ovarian Cancer, as the name suggests, is a cancer that affects the ovaries. It leads to the abnormal growth of cells, which eventually spreads over to other parts of a woman s body, such as the stomach, uterus and vagina. The risk of ovarian cancer is greater in women who have experienced the process of ovulation many times in their lifetime. It also includes those women who attain menopause at a much later stage in their lives or those who start ovulation at an early age. The different types of...more

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It occurs in both women and men, although breast cancer in men is rare.

Risk factors:

Lack of physical activity
Alcohol consumption
Advancing age
No childbirth or no breastfeeding
Family history of breast cancer
Early menarche (< 12 years of age) or late menopause ( > 55 years of age)
History of ovarian cancer or endometrial cancer
History of benign breast...more

Over the past decade, many women have opted for Breast Augmentation Surgery. It is a surgical process to improve the aesthetics of one's breast. Apart from giving a much-needed lift to the bust size, the augmented breasts can do your confidence a world of good. Breast Augmentation Surgery, if gone wrong, can create havoc. The outcome of the surgery can be influenced by a number of factors. Thus, before going under the knife, some important and vital points need to be taken care of.

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Breast Augmentation Surgery is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure. It is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and aesthetics of one's breast. Apart from giving an increase in the cup size, the augmented breasts can do your confidence a world of good. Breast Augmentation Surgery, if not done by an expert can go wrong. The outcome of the surgery can be influenced by a number of factors.

Thus, before going under the knife, some important and vital points you should know.more

While the complaint of being born flat chested is faced by a number of women, there are a few women who have very heavy breasts. Over the time, large breasts have been linked with a number of health problems such as backaches, neck pain, numbness in the fingers and shortness of breath. Thus, it is not only for cosmetic reasons that many women choose to undergo breast reduction surgery. This involves the removal of tissues and skin from the breasts to reduce the size of the breasts and reshape th...more

Ovarian cancer tends to occur in the cells of an ovary. The ovaries are the two glands which are responsible for female reproduction. They produce ova or eggs and also create the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer begins when abnormal cells in the ovary start to multiply rapidly and grow out of control to form a tumour.

Generally, it was believed that ovarian cancer does not deliver any specific side effects until the tumour has spread to a later stage and early ...more

Blepharoplasty is the surgery of the upper or lower eyelids. It is usually done for cosmetic purposes but can be done to correct any deformity around the eyes. Blepharoplasty is an operative method to improve the vision by removing the extra tissues, skin, fat, and muscles under or above the eyelids. With the elimination of the saggy eyelids, the eyes look more alert and younger. This surgery can be performed for many reasons such as to remove extra skin on the upper and lower eyelids that can c...more