Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Why should you see a plastic surgeon before having a mastectomy? Immediate breast reconstruction may be an option for you. For qualified candidates, breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as mastectomy. When performed together, a skin-sparing mastectomy may be an option which preserves most of the breast […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How long should you wait after chemo to have breast reconstruction? A recent study from the University of Leeds and published in the Breast Cancer Research journal showed breast cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy could be more susceptible to common illnesses due to the long-term impact chemo has on the immune system. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Pamela today. She has been a nurse for 35 years now and wanted to share her breast reconstruction experience in the hopes of encouraging others interested in the DIEP flap. I must tell you that Pamela is an exceptional woman! She […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is it manageable to travel for breast reconstruction surgery? In an issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons), a new report states that long travel distances are still a huge hurdle for women seeking breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. “While greater patient […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act? Last week the breast cancer community received some good news! The Breast Cancer Patient Education Act passed! Read below to learn more about how this new legislation will help educate women of their breast reconstruction options. From ASPS press release: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery is updating their record books yet again with an amazing accomplishment! On November 19, 2015, our surgeons performed their 6,000th free flap breast reconstruction surgery! “What an accomplishment for the PRMA team, says Dr. Peter Ledoux, “We wake up every day excited to rebuild lives and it’s […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is “one and done” or “one-step” breast reconstruction? Recently, a news article circulated with information regarding a new “one and done” approach to breast reconstruction being available and providing promising results. Sounds great right? While the procedure can be a great option for some women, calling it “one and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you have breast reconstruction after an inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis? Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive disease where cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, often causing the breast to appear red and swollen – it is often confused with an infection […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin There is something unique about the bond between a mother and daughter. This week I had the privilege of meeting Clara and Rae. After tragically losing multiple family members to cancer, and to uphold a promise made to her sweet sister, Clara underwent gene testing to screen for mutations that […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are things you should do during breast cancer awareness month? Schedule a Mammogram. Although recommendations for screening mammograms differ throughout the medical community, having a regularly scheduled appointment is an excellent way to proactively screen for breast cancer. Know Your Risks Having a strong family history of breast or […]
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