Breast Reconstruction
Watch this video from the Medical University of South Carolina showing Dr. Seung-Jun O talk to breast cancer survivors about an advanced breast reconstruction procedure called DIEP.
Encyclopedia: Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to construct a natural-looking breast. Often this includes the reformation of a natural-looking areola and nipple. This procedure involves the use of implants or relocated flaps of the patient's own tissue. The primary part of the procedure can often be carried out immediately following the mastectomy. As with many other surgeries,...
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Post Breast Surgery Exercises
It is necessary to do arm exercises to regain your range of motion after breast surgery.
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Type Of Breast Reconstruction Impacts Radiation Therapy Outcomes
For breast cancer patients who underwent a mastectomy who undergo radiation therapy after immediate breast reconstruction, autologous tissue reconstruction provides fewer long-term complications and better cosmetic results than tissue expander and implant reconstruction, according to...
Nov 28, 2008
Question and Answer
After bi-lateral breast reconstruction surgery with implants, can I weight train my chest area?
I have lost a lot of my upper body strength after having breast reconstructive...
I have lost a lot of my upper body strength after having breast reconstructive...
Yes, you can. Not right after you have surgery, but ask your M.D. when you can. Let it heal properly first.
Asked by Jean - 6 months ago
Could this be classified as breast reconstruction?
I am going to have a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon about a breast augmentation. One...
I am going to have a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon about a breast augmentation. One...
Reconstruction is the repair of a breast after surgery. Implants for cosmetic reasons (which is what you are describing) would not qualify as reconstruction.
Asked by marm212 - 10 months ago
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Free breast Reconstruction surgery
Is there any programs that pay for breast reconstruction . I had to have my removed in 1998 due There's a breast cancer organization called Y-ME.. I don't know if they can help you...
Sep 21, 2008
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breast reconstruction after radiotherapy
Most well training plastic surgeons doing breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery are familiar Most well training plastic surgeons doing breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery are familiar...
Aug 10, 2008
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Breast Reconstruction
this pros and cons of reconstruction. I would appreciate if you can let me know the sites where I can apologize for asking questions.Your should try to web search "Breast Reconstruction...
Jun 15, 2008
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implants
i had a lumpectomy 3 years ago. finished ny chemo in december 05 and finished radiation in march 06, i am 51 years old an...
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Reconstruction during Mastectomy
My wife underwent breast reconstruction during her mastectomy operation. She was one of a 5 person trial. She has come th...
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Mammogram and TRAM
I underwent mastectomy (left) and breast reconstruction (TRAM) in 1999. Since then, mammograms have only been completed ...
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Human Atlas: Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure in which a woman's breast is reconstructed after a mastectomy. Learn more about breast reconstruction in this video.
Female Breast Anatomy Slide Show
The anatomy of the human female breast contains various tissues and structures. One of the primary functions of the breast is milk production. Learn about breast ducts, muscles, and blood vessels in this slide show from the Mayo Clinic.
Radiation Therapy Slide Show
Radiation therapy treatment planning
This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through the process of planning for radiation therapy. Before you begin external beam radiation treatment, your radiation therapy team carefully plans every aspect of your treatment in a process called radiation simulation. Radiation therapy treatment planning usually involves positioning your body, making marks on your skin and taking imaging scans.
Stages of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is classified from stage 0 (zero) to stage IV (four). The stages are determined by a sample of breast tissue, as well as examination of tissue from the lymph nodes under your arm. The purpose of staging is to estimate the chances of survival of at least five years after diagnosis. Learn about breast cancer staging with this slide show from the Mayo Clinic.
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