For many women, breast reconstruction is a process rather than a single procedure. Some women have experienced complications, particularly with implants, that require additional surgery. And many women are simply unhappy with the results of their breast reconstruction. The goal of breast reconstruction after mastectomy is to create a natural breast with the shape, softness… Continue reading Secondary Breast Reconstruction: Getting It Right
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Physicians’ Misunderstanding of Genetic Test Results May Hamper Mastectomy Decisions
A 2017 survey of over 2,000 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer found that half of those who undergo bilateral mastectomy after genetic testing don’t actually have mutations known to confer increased risk of additional cancers. That is the finding of a study done by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and four… Continue reading Physicians’ Misunderstanding of Genetic Test Results May Hamper Mastectomy Decisions