What is possible after a woman has had a breast removed due to cancer?
Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today. New plastic surgical techniques and devices has made it possible to create a breast that can come close in size and appearance to that of a natural breast. Frequently, reconstruction is done at the same time as the breast removal (mastectomy), so the patient wakes up with a breast mound already in place, having been spared the experience of seeing herself with no breast at all. Bear in mind, however, post-mastectomy breast reconstruction is not a simple procedure. There are many options to consider (tissue expansion, muscle and skin flaps, implants) and choosing the right one for the patient requires thorough consideration. At Clarian West, the Breast Cancer Center offers a comprehensive approach to the treatment of breast cancer, including reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy.
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