Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) both provide coverage for medically necessary double mastectomies, including reconstruction and prosthesis surgery. Original Medicare ...

When Paige More had a preventative double mastectomy at 24, the main thing on her mind was survival. She'd recently discovered that she had the BRCA1 gene mutation, which meant she faced an 87 percent ...

For those considering breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, implant-based reconstruction is a common and effective option. This approach involves using breast implants to recreate a ...

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about and draw attention to the impact of the disease, which according to the World Health Organization was the most prevalent form of ...

Getting diagnosed with breast cancer is stressful enough. Losing one or both breasts in the process can have negative repercussions on your body image, sense of femininity, and self-esteem. It’s ...