July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are your breast reconstruction options after a lumpectomy or mastectomy? Breast reconstruction makes women physically whole again after breast cancer. It restores something that nature provided but cancer has taken away. In the US, it is covered by insurance thanks to a 1998 Federal Mandate. Unfortunately, many […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo Can you grow new breasts from fat stem cells for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy? A new form of breast reconstruction that allows women to grow new breasts from their own fat cells after a mastectomy could be offered to British and Australian breast cancer patients […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Tammy Carrington What’s it like being diagnosed with breast cancer? My name is Tammy and I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) in June 2009. I underwent bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with DIEP flaps. I believe it is important to share my story on how I […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can breast cancer be detected early? Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations from the American Cancer Society Screening refers to tests and exams used to find a disease, such as cancer, in people who do not have any symptoms. The goal of screening exams, such as mammograms, is to find cancers […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Pam Stephan, About.com Guide to Breast Cancer What is male breast cancer? Mike Partain, male breast cancer survivor and former resident of Camp Lejeune, is back in the news again. Tune in to CNN on Thursday and Friday night (September 24th and 25th) at 8 p.m. EST. That’s […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What does health care reform mean for patients with breast cancer and how will it affect you? Well, it could mean… Even though you or your loved one could benefit from advanced breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy (like the DIEP flap procedure for example), your plastic surgeon might well […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo Are there breast reconstruction options other than implants? Despite the increase of breast reconstruction procedures performed after mastectomy in 2008, nearly 70 percent of women who are eligible for the procedure are not informed of the breast reconstructive options available to them, according to a […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo “Do I still need to have mammograms after my breast reconstruction?” I’m asked this question quite often. Surprisingly, there is no evidence-based consensus on this among breast cancer physicians. Recommendations range from “no need for any further mammograms” to “continued regular screening”. Some doctors feel that since […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Traditional medical opinion states that patients with metastatic breast cancer are not candidates for breast reconstruction. Once metastases are diagnosed (stage IV breast cancer), attention understandably focuses on aggressive medical treatment to prolong life. Until fairly recently, breast reconstruction was not usually discussed as an option. Opinions have thankfully started […]
July 07, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo Can radiation therapy impact breast reconstruction results? Radiation therapy is often recommended as part of breast cancer treatment. Patients undergoing lumpectomy receive radiation routinely once they’ve healed from surgery. Some mastectomy patients may also need radiation after surgery depending on the characteristics […]
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