July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin As breast cancer rates continue to increase, more women are choosing to take a proactive approach when it comes to reducing their risk—many opting for prophylactic mastectomy. Prophylactic (or preventive) mastectomies have been a hot topic for the past year, especially after Angelina Jolie announced her decision […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the breast reconstruction options if you also have lupus? When lupus patient Paula Lindsey found out she had breast cancer, she was devastated. Not only did she have to worry about her ongoing battle with lupus, she now had to make crucial decisions regarding her treatment options. Since […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is breast reconstruction covered by insurance? When diagnosed with breast cancer, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not your mastectomy and breast reconstruction will be covered by insurance. Prior to 1998, many patients did have to pay for the cost of surgery out of pocket […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin After suffering severe burns to her chest nearly 3 decades ago, Linda Frost didn’t think things could get any worse until she heard those four dreaded words – you’ve got breast cancer. Frost, who spent nearly 2 months in the burn unit in Lincoln Nebraska’s St. Elizabeth Hospital, was lucky […]
July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is PAP flap breast reconstruction? The PAP (profunda artery perforator) flap is a new procedure gaining in popularity, particularly in thinner patients who aren’t good candidates for DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The PAP flap uses the tissue at the back of the thigh, beneath the buttock […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can I stay occupied during breast reconstruction recovery? Recovering from breast reconstruction can take up to 4-6 weeks and if you’re anything like me, staying at home for recovery can be – for lack of better words – boring. To help cure your boredom over the next month and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is chemo-brain? Trouble concentrating? Forget things or have trouble remembering conversations? Have something to say, but just can’t get the words out of your mouth? Did someone say, chemo-brain? Many of you who have gone through chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment can relate to this mental fogginess now known as […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is there a woman facing breast cancer on your holiday shopping list? Here are 7 gift ideas a few of our patients came up with: 1. If she’s about to start chemo or already has started – hats, scarves and wigs can be a a fun idea. 2. During treatment […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What tips will help me get through the holiday during breast cancer treatments? Crowded shopping malls, Christmas carols and the smell of fresh baked cookies surround us as the holiday season comes into full swing. For many, the holidays are a time to celebrate and spend time with family, but […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you have breast reconstruction after radiation therapy for breast cancer? Traditionally general surgeons and oncologists have advocated waiting 6 months or more to have breast reconstruction after radiation treatment. I’m sure that those of you have needed radiation in the past have been told this, and even now, some […]
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