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posted 08/21/2009, comments (5)
Possible problems that come with breast reconstruction
Though breast reconstruction techniques have been improving for more than fifteen years, and there are fewer and fewer problems, there are still certain complications that can occur as with any major medical procedure. Problems immediately following surgery • Wound infection • Fluid under the wound • Flap failure... Read more
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posted 07/14/2009, comment (1)
Redoing Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction surgery offers women the option to replace a breast that has been lost due to cancer. But reconstruction techniques, like most medical procedures, have improved through out the years for those who, like me, must have their old reconstruction redone for some reason or another. A reconstruction redo can be needed... Read more
posted 07/10/2009, comments (2)
breast cancer survivor's blog - "ooops"
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago. After two mastectomies, reconstruction and much soul searching I am now blogging about my experience and how I see life, after breast cancer. My blog, "Ooops I'm Still Here" can be found at: www.oops.typepad.com. I believe that we need to keep talking about cancer, we need to... Read more
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posted 05/31/2009, comments (2)
How to Survive Breast Reconstruction
Hi, my name is Angi. For those of you that don't know me, I'm the one PJ refers to as the Reconstruction expert. I'd hardly say that I am an expert, though I have been around the block a few times. I'm currently 35 and a two time breast cancer survivor. Since finding my lump I have undergone a total of 9 different... Read more
