Recurrence in the internal mammary chain (IMC) is rare. However it must be considered if a patients is getting recurrent pain near their sternum or a swelling. I always go back to the history and the patient’s pathology. An IMC recurrence is more likely to occur if a patient has a tumour that started in the inner quadrant, is associated with lymphatic vessel invasion. Although IMC disease is more common …Read More
Treating precancer of women’s breasts saves lives
Treating precancer of women’s breasts saves lives: Professor John Boyages by: Sue Dunlevy National Health Reporter From: News Corp Australia Network August 16, 2014 12:00AM Meet the team … Macquarie University Cancer Institute director Prof John Boyages with staff the launch of Life After Cancer program for women (from left) Amber Willsher, Glenn Corcoran, Louise Koelmeyer and Katrina Kastanias. Source: News Limited WOMEN are dying of breast cancer that could …Read More
Second opinion: rare cancer in a 35 year old
This is my first blog and would appreciate your feedback as to what you would find helpful in future blogs. I’ve just returned from 3 weeks in beautiful Scotland. I presented our results of liposuction for advanced lymphoedema at the International Lymphology Framework meeting in Glasgow http://www.ilfconference.org/. I then went touring with my wife with lots of walking up “Bens” and along “Glens” balanced by lots of eating (and a …Read More