Breast reconstruction after mastectomy: What women should know about their options with Natrelle

Breast reconstruction is a deeply personal decision, and for many women it can play an important role in recovery following a mastectomy by helping restore breast shape. Yet misconceptions, limited ...
Medical Xpress

Rates of breast reconstruction after mastectomy have stabilized

The percentage of patients opting for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has leveled off in recent years, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "Our analysis ...

Breast Reconstruction Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 321,000+ women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2026.1 As Breast Cancer Awareness month kicks off, it serves as a platform for breast ...

One Small Incision, Four Procedures: New Robotic Approach Combines Breast Cancer Treatment, Reconstruction, Biopsy, and Nerve Preservation in One Surgery

For many women facing a mastectomy, surgery can mean more than removing cancer. It may also result in visible scarring and loss of breast sensation. At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a new ...
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New surgical option brings advanced breast reconstruction closer to home for Mid-South women

The care gap began to close when plastic surgeon Dr. Thao Wolbert joined the surgical team at Regional One Health, bringing ...
People

Miranda McKeon, 20, Talks 'Empowerment' from Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: 'I Feel So Confident'

“Having a double mastectomy does not mean the end of self confidence,” Miranda McKeon, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, tells PEOPLE Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the ...
Medscape

Hypofractionated Radiation Safe for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

WASHINGTON, DC — Radiation oncologists can feel confident offering hypofractionated treatment regimens to treat breast cancer in patients who are planning breast reconstruction after mastectomy, ...
KOIN

Breast Reconstruction Might Be an Option Following a Mastectomy, How Natrelle Can Help

While Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines an important spotlight on breast health each October, many women are still unaware ...
Washington Post

Some women want flat chests after mastectomy. Some surgeons don’t go along.

During her training as a breast surgeon, Deanna Attai, an associate professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, read studies and heard mentors say that women who opted against breast ...
Nature

Surgery Insight: oncoplastic breast-conserving reconstruction—indications, benefits, choices and outcomes

Until recently, the surgical management of breast cancer has centered around two main options—either tumor resection by carrying out breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with or without ...

What to Expect After Surgery for Late-Stage Breast Cancer

A breast cancer surgeon and plastic surgeon share advice for navigating a confusing and emotional time ...
CURE

What Patients Should Know About Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy for Breast Cancer

Learn how nipple-sparing mastectomy, including endoscopic approaches, may help preserve appearance, reduce scarring and support breast cancer recovery. For some people with breast cancer, mastectomy ...