I was diagnosed with two different cancers in my right breast Feb 5,2015. After second opinions with surgeons and 2 ps, I have decided to have both breasts removed with delayed reconstruction. Since I had a tummy tuck previously, that type of reconstruction was off the table for me. It is my...
Being a breast cancer survivor and having had so many problems with several reconstructive surgeries, a friend suggested I see Dr. Anshu Gupta. My first consultation with him was very comfortable. Explaining everything I had already gone through, he listened and understood. His way of...
Because of a gene mutation that put me at high risk for breast cancer, I decided to have prophylactic double mastectomies and breast reconstruction. I spent the better part of a year researching my options and meeting with surgeons. Even though I was aware I was very lucky to be doing this...
I was devastated when I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, the most common form of breast cancer in November 2013. A bilateral mastectomy was my only option since I not only had a mass and atypical changes throughout my one breast, but an MRI revealed a small lesion in the...
From my first consult with Dr. R, he explained the options in breast reconstruction to me- clearly and comprehensively. I knew when I left the office after my first appointment, that the S-GAP procedure was the one for me. Each step of my preparation was set out for me and I was guided along...
I wouldn't believe the hype. I know some women have good experiences at this hospital, but others don't and they treat them horribly. My surgeon was Dr Trahan. He wanted to cancel my surgery the day before, after sellling me on it for a year and me planning my life around it, because he had a...
