Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you have radiation after a mastectomy? New guidelines issued by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Practical Radiation Oncology and the Annals of Surgical Oncology suggest more breast cancer patients should consider radiation therapy after a mastectomy. The new guidelines say research shows radiation treatment after a mastectomy decreases the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is the use of the Biodesign Nipple Reconstruction Cylinder necessary during nipple reconstruction after mastectomy? A recent study published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal examined the use of the Biodesign Nipple Reconstruction Cylinder (NRC) during reconstruction of the nipple after a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. In this study, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin This week I had the absolute privilege of joining the Anti-Cancer Club along with one of our sweet patients Terri Coutee for a video chat on DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The goal of the chat was to help spread education on the procedure in an informal setting. It was so wonderful to be […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the correct way to wear an abdominal binder after breast reconstruction surgery? After any surgery involving your abdominal area, such as DIEP flap breast reconstruction or fat grafting, you will need to wear an abdominal binder. The garment can look very overwhelming at first glance, but rest assured you can manage […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does immediate breast reconstruction impact hospital readmission rates? Although the numbers are still comparatively low, immediate breast reconstruction rates are rising. Immediate breast reconstruction is performed at the same time as the mastectomy and can be very beneficial for patients in many ways. Most notably, it spares many patients the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What do patients say about life after breast reconstruction surgery? Recently I reached out our PRMA Pink Lady Patient Advocate team and asked them to send a few photos my way of them enjoying life after breast reconstruction for a news story we were doing with KSAT. The photos […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you physically prepare your body for DIEP flap reconstruction? Yes! Improving your core strength and cardio endurance before undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction can help during recovery. By toning up and physically preparing you can better prepare your body for the extra effort it will take to get […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you be too old for DIEP flap breast reconstruction? We have all heard the expression “Age is just a number,” but what about when it comes to DIEP flap breast reconstruction? Can you be too old for the surgery? I have been asked this question numerous times and the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is there a link between stress and breast cancer? It was once suspected that high levels of stress or traumatic life events could cause breast cancer. However, a recent study performed at the Institute of Cancer Research shows otherwise. The study followed over 100,000 healthy women for over 40 years. Individuals in […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Every individual diagnosed with breast cancer will have a different journey. Some will be young and catch it early, some will have to endure chemotherapy and radiation, some will decide to have breast reconstruction. There is no right or wrong journey through treatment or reconstruction, what matters is choosing the […]
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