Kara Tointon has double mastectomy after cancer gene test

Kara Tointon has double mastectomy after cancer gene test

Former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon has revealed she has undergone a double mastectomy following a gene test. The 41-year-old, also known for her work in dramas including The Teacher and Mr Selfridge, revealed that tests showed she carried the BRCA gene – which can put her at very high risk of cancer. Tointon, from Basildon … Read more

Robotic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction: Advancements and Outcomes – ET HealthWorld

Robotic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction: Advancements and Outcomes – ET HealthWorld

Dr Karan Sehgal In the area of breast cancer treatment, technological advancements continue to reshape the landscape, offering new hope and improved outcomes for patients. Robotic mastectomy and breast reconstruction represent a revolutionary frontier in breast cancer surgery, combining precision, minimally invasive techniques, and enhanced aesthetic results. This article explores the recent strides in this … Read more

Actress Shannen Doherty Gets Candid About Her Breast Cancer

Actress Shannen Doherty Gets Candid About Her Breast Cancer

You’ve probably seen Shannen Doherty’s most recent posts about her breast cancer. The actress has never shied away from telling it like it is. Taken during her 6-year breast cancer journey, Doherty shows herself in bed, bald, and with a bleeding nose. “Is it pretty? NO but it’s truthful and my hope in sharing is … Read more

More Women Opting to ‘Go Flat’ After Mastectomy

More Women Opting to ‘Go Flat’ After Mastectomy

“Women can’t make an informed choice if they’re not given all of the choices,” Guthrie said. It’s important for patients to feel connected to their providers, said Susan Brown, senior director of health information and publications for Susan G. Komen. If someone feels like she wants to consider going flat and is not getting … Read more