Breast Reconstruction
Medical science is working very hard to find a cure for cancer. Currently 1 in 8 women will experience breast cancer
during their lifetime, however recent treatment programs have been extremely successful. The modalities of treatment vary
from lumpectomies and radiation for small tumors in the simplest of cases to complete breast removal, or mastectomies.
The type of treatment today is individualized and is based on the patient's particular case.
After mastectomies and in many cases after extended lumpectomies with radiation, breast reconstruction has been
extremely successful and satisfying.
Recreating the semblance of breast fullness with a nipple, not having to use a removable prosthesis under a bra
or bathing suit, and "feeling whole again" are the main reasons many women elect breast reconstruction. There are
women who are able to adjust very well after a mastectomy and do not desire breast reconstruction but, because of
increasing public awareness concerning the success of this procedure, a higher percentage of women are electing to
be reconstructed. Newer, safer and more successful techniques have resulted in a large number of different procedures.
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