You’ve been through a lot. You had to deal with the shock of your diagnosis and the fact that your life was forever changed. You endured the barrage of doctors’ appointments, tests, scans, surgeries, and various other assaults on your body. You were so busy, so focused, that at times it helped distract you from the deeper fear that this thing in your body wanted to kill you. You were a warrior. People said they could never be as brave...
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What are the Different Types of Breast Reconstruction? There is not one type of breast reconstruction that is best for all women. Each technique has its pros and cons that a woman must weigh, depending upon her unique circumstances. Poor outcomes can result from the most advanced techniques, when performed by a surgeon inexperienced in that form of breast reconstruction. On the other hand, any type of breast reconstruction, in the...
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A staggering 70% of women who undergo breast cancer treatment are not fully informed about their options for reconstructive surgery, according to a recent report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. A woman being given a cancer diagnosis is indisputably at one of the most vulnerable times in her life, and is forced to make quick decisions. Most are not encouraged to educate themselves. The internet has provided us with the...
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Some women prefer not to undergo any additional surgical procedures beyond mastectomy. Others feel strongly that they do not want to wake up from surgery without new breasts to replace the originals. Many may not be sure how they feel and prefer putting off the decision until after they have undergone mastectomy and additional treatments. We’re fortunate to live in a time when any of these positions can be accommodated by a...
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