Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Featured ContentAcceptance: Stages of Grief, Part III

Breast Reconstruction

Learn about the types of breast reconstruction and what to expect before, during and after surgery. View Breast Cancer Comics focusing on breast reconstruction, from TRAM flaps to implants to breast prostheses.

After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

  • Breast Reconstruction FAQs
    Choosing breast reconstruction (or no reconstruction) is about feeling normal and healthy, even though you’ve lost your breast or part of your breast.

    Breast Reconstruction FAQs

    What If I Don't Want More Surgery?

    Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Opting for a Prosthesis (Breast Form) After Surgery 

    Breast Form in Bra
    Post-Mastectomy Care: Expert Patient PJ Hamel discusses how to choose a breast form or prosthesis. 
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    Perspective: Saying No to More Surgery

    • Why Do So Few of Us Opt for Reconstruction?
      Despite vast improvements in reconstruction, positive surgical outcomes, and the fact that federal law mandates insurers pick up the tab for it, fewer than 20% of women undergoing mastectomy choose reconstruction. Why?

    Reconstruction After Lumpectomy

    Watch a Video on Partial Reconstruction

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    My Reconstructed Breasts + Nipples

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    What Do They Look Like?

    Show and Smile: Breast Reconstruction

    PJ Hamel - breast cancer survivor
    PJ Hamel, who had a mastectomy and tram-flap reconstruction, explains why she has no problem lifting her shirt to a perfect stranger and showing the results.
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