July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When is the best time to have breast reconstruction? With so much to think about after a breast cancer diagnosis, many patients facing mastectomy do not fully understand how the timing of breast reconstruction influences how the reconstructed breasts will ultimately look. Breast reconstruction can be performed […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What’s the difference between the TRAM and DIEP flap? Up until a few years ago, the TRAM flap was the gold standard in breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The TRAM has now been surpassed by the DIEP flap for that honor. For patient’s researching their reconstructive options after mastectomy, it is important […]
July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you be too thin for DIEP flap breast reconstruction? Many patients think, or are told by other surgeons, they are “too thin” for DIEP flap breast reconstruction. In many cases, these patients are in fact great DIEP candidates. Dr. Pisano and Dr. Chrysopoulo explain further […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How much does breast reconstruction cost? The two most common questions among breast cancer patients considering breast reconstruction are “how much does breast reconstruction cost?” and “will my insurance cover it?” The good news is that even though breast reconstruction is performed by plastic surgeons, it is NOT considered […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How did you find a breast reconstruction surgeon? After deciding to pursue immediate breast reconstruction I went online and requested information from the PRMA website on a Saturday. By Monday morning Mistie (the nurse) called me back to see what information I needed. She was so kind and nice. She really […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the breast reconstruction options after a mastectomy? Every woman has a right to breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer. This has been a federal mandate for some time and insurance companies have to pay for breast reconstruction surgery by law. There is no age limitation for breast […]
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 […]
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