Breast reconstruction and Breast cancer Q & A

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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction - Can the procedures be combined?

My mom gets really painful cysts in her breasts constantly.  It's not cancer, but she is tired of having tons of biopsies and plans to have a mastectomy later this year.  From what I recall when my grandmother (my dad's mom) had a...
Asked by A.F. from Kent, WA | 207 days ago | 2 Answers

Nervous about Breast Reconstruction with Mastectomy

My oncologist has recommended I have a mastectomy - I was diagnosed with breast cancer - and I'm going to have the surgery. He told me I could have reconstructive surgery on the breast at the same time--but I'm nervous about that. It just...
Asked by Debbie | 82 days ago | 5 Answers

GAP flap breast reconstruction - Does it also give you a butt lift?

Since GAP flap breast reconstruction surgery moves fat and skin from your buttock area to your chest, would it have the same effect as a butt lift...
Asked by rainbowlightbrite from Hermosa Beach, CA | 12 days ago | 4 Answers

DIEP flap surgery best for natural breast reconstruction results?

There's a possibility I may need to have a mastectomy, so I have been looking into which breast reconstruction procedure would be best for giving me the most natural-looking new breasts.  I read that the DIEP flap surgery is new...
Asked by jules55 from Madison, WI | 12 days ago | 4 Answers

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