The surgical management of breast cancer, including breast reconstruction after mastectomy, has changed markedly in recent decades. 1 “Surgical management of breast cancer has evolved from radical ...

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Women who undergo a mastectomy (surgery to remove one or both breasts) as part of treatment for breast cancer face a complex decision: whether to have reconstructive surgery to rebuild the breast -- ...

Dr. Eva Singletary answers the question: 'Future pregnancy after tissue flap?' — -- Question: Can I have breast reconstruction with tissue flap from my abdomen if I am considering a future ...

When a woman is first diagnosed with breast cancer and is facing treatment, the prospect of breast reconstruction may be daunting. It is, after all, another procedure to prepare for at a time when she ...

The timing of post-mastectomy reconstruction can be impacted by many factors. Women with early-stage breast cancer are typically considered the best candidates for immediate reconstruction following ...

Different breast implant options and potential complications may make the reconstruction process difficult to understand, but one expert discusses the importance of knowing what you want and hopefully ...

Breast reconstruction is a form of surgery performed on women who undergo a mastectomy to have part or whole of their breast removed, usually to reduce their risk for breast cancer. Breast ...

Just a few year ago Eileen Edmunds swore by Land’s End bathing suits. Not because West Chester, Pennsylvania, woman particularly liked the specific patterns or cuts. Because the brand was one of the ...

It’s been nearly a month since my last surgery and the new girls are still a little scary looking. Righty’s recovering from a post-op infection that had me in the hospital on IV antibiotics for two ...

I’m happy when I see breast cancer patients proudly sporting T-shirts that say, “Yes, they’re fake - my real ones tried to kill me.” Look around you at or think of your eight closest female friends.