July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Steven Pisano What is involved during vascularized lymph node transfer surgery? Arm lymphedema (permanent arm swelling) after surgery for breast cancer is a common problem, occurring in 7% of women undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy and up to about 45% of women undergoing a […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the stages of grief during breast cancer? During our Pink Ladies meeting last week, we had the opportunity to meet Lucy Zeigler, PRMA patient and certified professional counselor specializing in grief therapy. Lucy went over some really great information for those going through a breast cancer diagnosis, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Are you interested in breast reconstruction at PRMA and want to see real results of the most advanced breast reconstruction techniques? View our before and after video of patients who had DIEP flap, SIEA flap, LAT flap, TUG flap, GAP flap and implant reconstruction. PRMA also specializes in nipple-sparing mastectomy in appropriate candidates. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Oscar Ochoa Why is a portion of rib removed during DIEP flap breast reconstruction? The reason why a small portion of the rib is removed (1-2 centimeters) where it meets the sternum is because we need to get access to the blood vessels that will be providing […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Gary Arishita What is Latissimus flap breast reconstruction? A latissimus (LAT) flap is a procedure where part of the muscle on the back is used to do a reconstruction. A small segment of skin is also included with that muscle to do a reconstruction of the breast […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Gary Arishita Is implant breast reconstruction safe after radiation therapy? It is estimated that in 2013, more then 232,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer with over 64,000 being diagnosed with in-situ disease. Of these women, half will be treated with lumpectomy and radiation treatments. Radiation […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you keep track of your medical records? If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, chances are you’ve probably seen members of your medical team writing a lot of notes in your chart. These notes are a very important part of your medical history and help each doctor keep track […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Steven Pisano What tips do surgeons offer when planning for breast reconstruction? Do’s: Do seek experience. Breast reconstruction is complicated. Broadly speaking, there are two main categories of breast reconstruction—implant based and tissue based. Within each of these categories there are many options. Seek a practice whose physicians […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin If you’re considering breast reconstruction surgery, it’s important to quit smoking beforehand. Learn why smoking can affect your surgery and recovery in this post. Is it ok to smoke if you’re having breast reconstruction? It is widely known that tobacco use can cause health issues, but for those patients […]
July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Named Healthcare Hero – Wins Healthcare Innovator Award The winners of the Healthcare Hero award were announced this past Friday, recognizing some of San Antonio’s leaders in the health and biomedical fields. Out of more than 75 nominations, the doctors and staff of PRMA are honored to […]
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