The discovery of the trigger protein, made by a gene called ATM, suggests that malfunctions in BRCA1 and ATM combined may account for nearly 10 percent of all breast cancers, said lead study author and HHMI investigator Stephen Elledge. The results were reported in the journal Science. After a mastectomy, your mother will need your love and support. Depending on your mother's overall physical and mental health, there may be many things that you need to know to help her through the next few months. A mastectomy is the removal of the breast and is a treatment for invasive breast cancer.
Body image is a major factor for many women due to the emphasis placed on the breast in our society.
After the incision has healed and the surgeon approves, your mother can be fitted for a prosthesis. This will help make her feel more balanced and complete. Encourage your mother to join a breast cancer support group. Support groups help women bond and provide useful education. There are also support groups for the families to attend, which will help you to be able to help her.