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Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Breast Cancer Comics: TRAM Flap Four Square
Q. Where do they take the tissue from for autologous breast reconstruction? Do I have a choice?
A. Fat and muscle will be taken most commonly from your belly (a TRAM flap, which stands for transverse rectus abdominis muscle); or from your upper back (a LAT flap, latissimus dorsi flap). When you hear doctors or other women who’ve had the operation referring to their “tram” or “lat,” that’s what they’re talking about: where the tissue...
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From Our Experts
Breast Reconstruction Frequently Asked Questions
Please read the new FAQ, published today, on body tissue or autologous breast reconstruction.Here's the intro:Q. I’ve decided to have... Read more »
After Your Mastectomy: Body Tissue (Autologous) Reconstruction
Q. I’ve decided to have breast reconstruction after my mastectomy, and I’d like to do one of those reconstructions where they use your... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Seven years ago, after I learned the lumpectomy I’d gone through hadn’t gotten rid the cancer in my right breast, I was told a... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction Options for Mastectomy Patients
You’re having a mastectomy, and you’ve decided on reconstruction – but what kind? This information on implant vs. body tissue... Read more »
Keri's Breast Cancer Story: The Routine After Starting Breast...
My name is Doug Haberstroh, and this is my wife Keri's breast cancer story. Keri was only 25 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer... Read more »
From Our Sources
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Body Tissue Reconstruction
LAT flap, TRAM flap... Read on to view more Breast Cancer Comics on breast reconstruction!Q. I’ve decided to have breast reconstruction after my... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: LAT Flap? What's a Flap?
Breast Cancer Comics: LAT Flap Four Square Q. What does breast reconstruction “flap” refer to? A. The most common method of rebuilding a breast... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Happens After TRAM or LAT Fla...
Q. What happens once I’m out of breast reconstruction surgery? A. You’ll spend some time in the recovery room, then be brought back to your... Read more »
Autologous Reconstruction
Source: Breastcancer.org
Another way to surgically reconstruct a breast is to take your own tissue from an area of your body where you have extra to spare, and move it to... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Implant After Mastectomy?
Q. I’ve heard there are lots of different choices for reconstruction. Can you summarize the basics? A. Sure. They boil down to two main choices,... Read more »
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