Breast Cancer in Women With Breast Implants
Statistics show that one in eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and women with breast implants are no exception to this statistic. A concern that some women have, most...
View ArticleComplete Your Breast Cancer Recovery With Breast Reconstruction
When breast cancer treatment requires surgery to remove one or both of your breasts, you may feel as though you will never be quite whole again. Breast reconstruction can help you complete your cancer...
View ArticleWhy Do My Breasts Hurt When I Exercise?
Regular physical activity can boost a woman’s health and help prevent many diseases and disabilities, according to the World Health Organization. Despite its benefits, exercise can also be the cause of...
View ArticleAre Gummy Bear Implants Better Suited for Breast Reconstruction?
When it comes to breast implants, there are literally countless options. From implant size, shape (round or anatomic), profile, fill material (silicone or saline), gel cohesiveness, surface...
View ArticleWhen Is Immediate Breast Reconstruction Appropriate?
Having to make a decision as to whether or not to undergo reconstructive surgery of any kind can be hard and stressful. Having to make that decision upon learning that you have breast cancer makes it...
View ArticleWhat Are My Breast Reconstruction Options?
4 Minute Read: Trying to make informed, reasonable, and significant decisions regarding breast reconstruction when you have recently learned that you have breast cancer can be more than overwhelming....
View ArticleWhat Are the Symptoms of Capsular Contracture?
3 Minute Read: Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications that can occur following breast augmentation surgery and breast reconstruction with implants. Though it is not extremely...
View ArticleCan My Breasts Be Reconstructed at the Same Time as My Mastectomy?
4 Minute Read: Breast reconstruction is performed to recreate a breast (or both breasts) after mastectomy. This concept is a topic that no woman ever wants to consider. However, it is a reality for...
View ArticleWhat to Expect After Breast Reconstruction Surgery
3 Minute Read: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy or lumpectomy usually entails one or more complex surgical procedures necessitating a customized treatment plan and one or more recovery periods....
View ArticlePlan for Breast Reconstruction Surgery Before Your Mastectomy
3 Minute Read: When a woman is told that she has breast cancer, it is likely to be emotionally overwhelming to her. Making subsequent important decisions is often difficult, if not overwhelming. This...
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