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Innovations In Breast Cancer Surgery: Oncoplasty, Hidden-Scar, and Skin-Sparing Procedures

By PJ Hamel, Health Guide Thursday, October 23, 2008


The result: A breast that comes a lot, lot closer to resembling the original, clothed or not.

Sure, the main objective of breast cancer surgery is to remove the tumor. But, as most women will tell you, taking the tumor while leaving a natural-looking breast is huge for emotional recovery. So if you’re facing a lumpectomy or mastectomy, ask about these new surgical developments; although they’re still “cutting edge,” they just might be available at a hospital or cancer center near you.

 

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By PJ Hamel, Health Guide— Last Modified: 09/16/11, First Published: 10/23/08