Christine Horner

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Christine Horner
Born (1957-11-25) November 25, 1957 (age 66)
Galesburg, IL, USA
Occupation(s)Surgeon, activist
Medical career
Profession Plastic surgery
Sub-specialtiesBreast cancer prevention

Christine Athena Horner is an American plastic surgeon, author, and activist for the prevention of breast cancer through holistic and alternative medicine methods. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] She is regarded[ by whom? ] as an expert on the subject of breast cancer. [7] [8] [9] [10] She appears frequently on television and speaks on radio [11] to promote breast cancer prevention methods including lifestyle choices, [12] vaccines, [13] dietary choices such as eating less red meat and less sugar and reducing alcohol consumption, [13] [14] getting adequate sleep, [15] and having better relationships. [13] Her book Waking the Warrior Goddess discussed her ideas about breast cancer prevention. [3] She was instrumental in a five-year-long public relations campaign to make insurance companies pay for breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomies by making it a federal law. [16] [17] She is certified with the National Board of Surgery and the National Board of Plastic Surgery. [17]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breast reconstruction</span> Surgical rebuilding of a breast

Breast reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer. It involves using autologous tissue, prosthetic implants, or a combination of both with the goal of reconstructing a natural-looking breast. This process often also includes the rebuilding of the nipple and areola, known as nipple-areola complex (NAC) reconstruction, as one of the final stages.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mastectomy</span> Surgical removal of one or both breasts

Mastectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely. A mastectomy is usually carried out to treat breast cancer. In some cases, women believed to be at high risk of breast cancer have the operation as a preventive measure. Alternatively, some women can choose to have a wide local excision, also known as a lumpectomy, an operation in which a small volume of breast tissue containing the tumor and a surrounding margin of healthy tissue is removed to conserve the breast. Both mastectomy and lumpectomy are referred to as "local therapies" for breast cancer, targeting the area of the tumor, as opposed to systemic therapies, such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or immunotherapy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mammaplasty</span> Surgically modifying the appearance of the breast

Mammaplasty refers to a group of surgical procedures, the goal of which is to reshape or otherwise modify the appearance of the breast. There are two main types of mammoplasty:

  1. Augmentation mammaplasty is commonly performed to increase the size, change the shape, and/or alter the texture of the breasts. This usually involves the surgical implantation of breast implant devices.
  2. Reduction mammaplasty is commonly performed to reduce the size, change the shape, and/or alter the texture of the breasts. This involves the removal of breast tissue.
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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Intermammary cleft</span> Breast cleavage

The intermammary cleft, intermammary sulcus, or sulcus intermammarius is a surface feature of males and females that marks the division of the two breasts with the sternum (breastbone) in the middle. The International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) uses the terms "sulcus intermammarius" or "intermammary cleft" when referring to the area between the breasts.

The U.S. Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act, also known as Janet's Law, signed into law on October 21, 1998 as part of the 1999 omnibus bill, contains protections for patients who elect breast reconstruction in connection with a mastectomy. This law, which is administered by the Department of Labor and Health and Human Services, states that group health plans, insurance companies, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) must provide coverage for reconstructive surgery after mastectomy for breast cancer and prohibited "drive-through" mastectomies, where breast cancer patient's hospital stays were limited by their carriers. The required coverage includes all stages of reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy was performed, surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance, prostheses, and treatment of physical complications of the mastectomy, including lymphedema.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breast implant</span> Prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a persons breast

A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a person's breast. In reconstructive plastic surgery, breast implants can be placed to restore a natural looking breast following a mastectomy, to correct congenital defects and deformities of the chest wall or, cosmetically, to enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breast prostheses</span> Clothing that appears as breasts

Breast prostheses are breast forms intended to look like breasts. They are often used temporarily or permanently by women after mastectomy or lumpectomy procedures, but may also be used by for aesthetic purposes. There are a number of materials and designs; although, the most common construction is gel in a plastic film meant to feel similar to a person's skin. Prostheses may be purchased at a surgical supply store, pharmacy, custom lingerie shop, or even through private services that come to a person's home. There are many types of ready made breast prostheses including full or standard prostheses, partial prostheses such a shell prostheses, and stick on prostheses. Customized options are also available from specialty shops, which are moulded to fit an individual's chest by taking an impression of the breast(s). The areola and nipple may be replicated as part of the breast form or as separate nipple prosthesis. Both custom made and off-the shelf breast prostheses come in varieties that are designed to either be held in a pocket in a specially designed mastectomy bra or attached to the skin via adhesive or other methods and worn with a standard bra. There are many factors to consider when selecting breast prostheses such as different types and the care they require, insurance coverage, and psychosocial effects.

Breast cancer management takes different approaches depending on physical and biological characteristics of the disease, as well as the age, over-all health and personal preferences of the patient. Treatment types can be classified into local therapy and systemic treatment. Local therapy is most efficacious in early stage breast cancer, while systemic therapy is generally justified in advanced and metastatic disease, or in diseases with specific phenotypes.

The "war on cancer" is the effort to find a cure for cancer by increased research to improve the understanding of cancer biology and the development of more effective cancer treatments, such as targeted drug therapies. The aim of such efforts is to eradicate cancer as a major cause of death. The signing of the National Cancer Act of 1971 by United States president Richard Nixon is generally viewed as the beginning of this effort, though it was not described as a "war" in the legislation itself.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">No Bra Day</span> Annual day for breast cancer awareness

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References

  1. ↑ Lorie A. Parch, Family Circle Magazine, "Your Healthy Breast Checklist", Accessed Aug. 12, 2014
  2. ↑ US News, Dr. Christine Louise Horner, Retrieved August 12, 2014
  3. 1 2 Dr. Christine Horner, New Living Magazine, "High Insulin and Sugar Increases Breast Cancer Risk", Retrieved August 12, 2014
  4. ↑ Dr. Christine Horner and her take on flax seed for breast health Archived 2014-08-13 at the Wayback Machine , Retrieved August 12, 2014
  5. ↑ Christine Horner, MD, Healthy Living Magazine, "Angelina Jolie's Message", Retrieved August 12, 2014
  6. ↑ Nutrition World, Dr Christine Horner Discusses Breast with Dr Mercola Archived 2014-08-13 at the Wayback Machine , Retrieved August 12, 2014
  7. ↑ April 7, 2014, WGN.TV (Chicago) "Dr. Christine Horner on breast cancer prevention | WGN-TV", Retrieved August 12, 2014"
  8. ↑ 10/31/13 Mary Glenney, 88.5 WMNF News, Dr. Christine Horner talks about breast cancer... Archived 2014-08-13 at the Wayback Machine , Retrieved August 12, 2014
  9. ↑ Michele Gillen, May 12, 2014, CBS Local News (Miami), Focus on South Florida – Preventing Breast Cancer, Retrieved August 12, 2014
  10. ↑ Basic Health Publishing; Dr. Christine Horner, M.D., June 5, 2013 , Yahoo! News (Finance), "Waking The Warrior Goddess" Presents Women With Robust Options for Breast Cancer Prevention, Retrieved August 12, 2014
  11. ↑ Jacobus Hollewijn, June 25, 2013, KMMSAM AM 1450 radio, How To Avoid and Fight Breast Cancer With Natural Therapies – Gesundheit! with Jacobus, Retrieved August 12, 2014,
  12. ↑ Michele Gillen, May 4, 2014, CBS Local News (Miami) via WFOR-TV, Awaken Your Warrior Goddess To Prevent Breast Cancer, Retrieved August 12, 2014
  13. 1 2 3 Linda Hurtado, November 20, 2013, ABC Action News, Neglected breast cancer discoveries that could save your life, possible breast cancer vaccine Archived 2014-08-13 at the Wayback Machine , Retrieved August 12, 2014
  14. ↑ Oct 1, 2005, Susan Enfield, Delicious Living, Wise Words: A moment with Christine Horner, MD, FACS, Retrieved August 12, 2014
  15. ↑ Christine Horner, Wellbeing Journal, Vol. 23, No. 3., , Retrieved August 12, 2014
  16. ↑ 90.5 WCBE News, January 6, 2014, Doug DANGLER, "Decreasing your risk of breast cancer: A talk with surgeon and author Dr. Christine Horner", Retrieved August 12, 2014
  17. 1 2 05/30/13 Dr. Christine Horner with Mary Glenney, 88.5 WMNF, Dr. Christine Horner talks about breast cancer Archived 2014-08-12 at archive.today , Retrieved August 12, 2014
  18. ↑ Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner's Program to Protect Against & Fight Breast Cancer . Basic Health Publications. 2005. ISBN   978-1-59120-155-7.
  19. ↑ Horner-Taylor, Christine (1998). "The breast reconstruction advocacy project: One woman can make a difference". The American Journal of Surgery. 175 (2): 85–86. doi:10.1016/S0002-9610(97)00271-7. ISSN   0002-9610. PMID   9515520.
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