DIRECTORIO

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SERVICIOS DE APOYO

Community – Provides support, education, and hope through a global network to people affected by cancer. Voice: 1-888-793-9355; E-mail: help@cancersupportcommunity.org Caring Bridge – Offers personal, protected websites that can be used during a health journey to share…

RECURSOS

Links to Resources: Organizations Books & Documentaries Online Resources & Apps Helpful Websites Breast360 Videos Support Services…

Prótesis mamaria

…navigator will be able to direct you to a medical supply company that can meet your needs. There are also online resources. Finally many hospitals and breast cancer support groups…

Interpretación de su informe inicial de patología

…cancer can break away from the breast and spread. The most common type of invasive breast cancer is infiltrating ductal carcinoma, also called ductal carcinoma. Ductal carcinoma originates in the…

Mastitis granulomatosa idiopática (IGM)

test to rule out tuberculosis (TB), as TB mimics IGM. Patients should not become pregnant while undergoing oral medical therapy for IGM as the medications may not be safe for…

Elegir tu equipo y segundas opiniones

tests and copies of test results to avoid unnecessary repeat laboratory and imaging tests. You can have the images from these tests copied to a disc so that your physicians…

Terapia Sistémica

…(Xeloda) (Cerubidine, DaunoXome) (Halaven) (Gemzar) (Ixempra) (Novantrone) (Mitomycin) (Thioplex) (Oncovin, Vincrex, Vincasar) (Navelbine) In many instances these chemotherapy drugs are given as combinations. The most common combinations of chemotherapy drugs…

Detección de linfedema

…where infrared beams from different angles intercept the arm. A computer uses the information to calculate the arm volume. Bioimpedence: Bioimpedence detects the amount of fluid in the arm. It…

Prueba de panel de múltiples genes

…intervene. Multi-panel testing may take longer for results than single gene testing. The turn-around time for genetic panel testing differs by company and is usually listed on the company’s website….

Fibroadenoma

described as a complex fibroadenoma. Treatment Not all fibroadenomas need to be removed. There are no strict size criteria for excision of fibroadenomas; however, some studies suggest removal of fibroadenomas…

Genética y Genómica: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?

One of the primary goals of cancer care is to prescribe personalized recommendations for each patient. This requires a thorough understanding of the patient’s risk factors for development of cancer…

Cribado mamografía y resonancia magnética

Mammography At what age women should get mammograms and how often has been a controversial topic. The American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends that women should discuss screening mammography with…

Detección de ultrasonido de seno entero

physician or ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound of the entire breast using a hand-held ultrasound probe. Automated whole-breast ultrasound—A machine performs the examination with an ultrasound probe through an automated process….

Lumpectomía Cavidad Afeitado Márgenes Prueba

…cosmetic outcomes or complications. The shave group had a significantly lower rate of positive margins than the no-shave group (19% vs 34%, p = 0.01) and consequently a lower rate…