Told breast reconstruction is too risky? Dr. Schwartz explains how Goldilocks mastectomy with a LICAP flap may offer selected women with larger breasts another option, including when radiation is part of treatment.
If you are reading this, you may be living with a breast cancer diagnosis, going through treatment, or trying to stay healthy after it. Maybe your doctor prescribed a small daily pill called Tamoxifen. It is meant to help protect…
GLP-1 medications are already helping many women improve their weight, blood sugar, and overall health. Encouraging new research now suggests that women prescribed these medications may also experience fewer breast cancer diagnoses.
Finishing treatment for breast cancer is powerful. It’s the surgery. The appointments. The treatments. The resilience you had to find inside yourself. And then comes the quiet question many women carry: “What is my risk of breast cancer recurrence?” If…
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Natural Option for Women Facing Breast Surgery For many women facing a mastectomy—whether because of breast cancer or a BRCA genetic mutation—the thought of losing the breasts entirely can be deeply emotional. At our practice, Dr. Schwartz…
Introduction Choosing breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is an intensely personal decision, one that countless women have made as part of their journey through breast cancer treatment. For some, however, the journey doesn’t end with reconstruction. If you’re a breast…
Introduction to Breast Health Breast health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of overall well-being for both women and men. While conversations about breast health typically center around breast cancer, the topic extends far beyond it. It involves understanding…
A New Era for Breast Cancer Patients: Dr. Schwartz’s Pioneering Breast Reconstruction Technique When facing a breast cancer diagnosis, choosing the safest and most effective surgical option is crucial. For patients desiring both oncological safety and aesthetic results, nipple-sparing mastectomy…
A breast cancer diagnosis brings overwhelming decisions—about health, body image, and identity. But what many patients don’t realize is that today’s surgical options can do more than remove cancer—they can preserve your confidence, femininity, and sense of self. That’s the…
Breast size varies significantly among women, influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, hormonal, physiological, and lifestyle factors. While some women naturally have larger breasts, understanding the underlying reasons can provide insight into these variations. Genetics: The Blueprint of Breast…
