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Breast reconstruction Q & A

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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 | 47 days ago | 5 Answers

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 | 171 days ago | 1 Answer

What are my options for filling an indentation left after lumpectomy?

I have under the muscle silicone implants. My lumpectomy was 5 1/2 years ago. Can Alloderm or Juvederm be used to fill in an indentation area on the breast after wide excision...
Asked by 234 | 68 days ago | 4 Answers

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