Recovering from a mastectomy is a complex process that affects every woman differently. From dealing with depression and grief to choosing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, adopting a few healthy coping mechanisms can help get you through the rough patches and rebuild your self esteem as you work your way through recovery. Breast Cancer Surgery Coping Tips… Read More »
Tag: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Which Tissue Flaps Are Used During Breast Reconstruction?
Tissue flap surgery has become an excellent alternative for women who want to avoid breast implants. In most cases, it is done soon after a mastectomy other it is becoming a popular option for women who suffer from breast development problems. There are a lot of questions surrounding this procedure. The most common is about what… Read More »
TRAM Flap: the Latest In Post Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction
Houston TRAM flap breast reconstruction is available for women that have had a mastectomy due to breast cancer or other disease. While some women are content with the change in their body, others would like to reconstruct their breast to make it look closer to how it looked before the disease. It can be a powerful… Read More »
An Empowering Choice After Mastectomy
The thought of contracting any cancer is terrifying, but breast cancer for women is particularly difficult because it strikes at the heart of what women consider to be their feminine identity. Early detection is the key for survival and a cure, but mastectomy is still being performed when deemed necessary. Women are also taking preventative… Read More »
Breast Reconstruction Beats Mastectomy Blues
Breast reconstruction Houston results when women suffering from breast cancer are treated with mastectomy. When more than a lumpectomy is required, their surgeon may suggest: partial mastectomy‚removal of breast tissue surrounding the tumor only simple mastectomy‚removal of all breast tissue modified mastectomy‚removal of breast tissue, plus a small portion of chest muscle radical mastectomy‚removal of all… Read More »
Breast Reconstruction Renews Self-Confidence After Mastectomy
Breast reconstruction Houston results when women suffering from breast cancer are treated with mastectomy. When more than a lumpectomy is required, their surgeon may suggest: partial mastectomy – removal of breast tissue surrounding the tumor only simple mastectomy – removal of all breast tissue modified mastectomy – removal of breast tissue, plus a small portion of… Read More »
Four of 5 Women Do Not Receive Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
May 4, 2010 (Las Vegas, Nevada) ‚Äî The choice to rebuild a breast after a mastectomy might not be as easy to make and implement as one might expect. Only about 20% opted for reconstruction in 2007, despite legislation passed more than a decade ago making breast reconstruction a requisite part of all insurance policies, Alicia Holt,… Read More »
