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Why Women Get Breast Reconstruction Surgery?
A doctor's uncertainty and a hospital's budget are just two of the factors that experts say may keep breast cancer patients from getting thorough breast reconstruction advice. In this article from the New York Times, a reporter talks to patients who were given bad advice about their reconstruction, and she questions experts about options for breast surgery that go beyond traditional implants. Free registration is required to read this article.
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