Charmd: Radiation therapy is done for control of "local" disease. The goal is to decrease the chance of recurrence in the area of the old breast tissue. If your oncologists recommend this, we want you to have the best care. Radiation therapy does negatively effect the breast... more
Delaying Breast Reconstuction for Radiation therapy?
Why is it best to delay Breast reconstruction if radiation therapy is required?
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A: Delayed breast reconstruction not always best
Radiation for breast cancer treatment changes and complicates reconstruction because of the reaction and scarring it can cause and the increased complications with implants or flaps. However, philosophies are not uniform and some surgeons advocate immediate reconstruction even in the face of radiation.... more
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