Breast Reconstruction: Q&A
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Risks of Breast Reconstruction with Implants After Radiation Therapy?
I have recently had a bilateral mastecomy due to breast cancer in my left breast. I am currently undergoing chemotherapy and will be having radiation...
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I'm Suppose to Have a Lat Flap and Am Wondering How Safe is the Procedure?
And how long of a recovery is it after..?
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Allergan Style 410 or Mentor CPG Versus Free Flap Reconstruction?
I had bilateral breast reconstruction w/ saline implants almost 17 years ago. The implants lasted 13 and 15 years, and deflated due to capsular...
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Does Breast Reconstruction Affect Recurrence of Cancer?
Does having Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery have any effect on whether cancer will return? I had a partial Mastectomy and I also worry that...
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Breast Implants After Breast Cancer
I am 20yrs female before one year my left breast have removed because of cancer and in the same time i did reconstruction, my left breast is smaller...
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Sjogren's and Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
My 57 year old friend has a mild case of Sjogren's. She also had a Mastectomy. She would like to have Breast Reconstruction. One doctor turned her...
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Is There an Increased Risk of Pneumonia W/silicone Implants W/reconstructive Breast Surger
Is there an increased risk or association of respiratory infections & or pneumonia, 4+ years after having silicone implants for reconstructive...
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Is It Good to Have Reconstrution Breast Surgery After Radiation Therapy?
I had radiation therapy to both breast and now is going to have a DEIP TRAM done with skin sparing. I was wondering about the skin changes after...
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Is It Okay to Go Scuba Diving with Tissue Expanders In?
Is It Okay to Go Scuba Diving with Tissue Expanders In?
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I Am Having my Lat Flap on Friday, Is Being Under for This Long Dangerous?
How long is the procedure typically last...and how long is the recovery?
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