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9 results for breast reconstruction


  • Breast Reconstruction: How Others Decided

    Hear what other women thought about as they decided whether to have breast reconstruction.

  • Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy?

    Guides through decision to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Describes what options are available for breast reconstruction and how it is done. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

  • Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction

    Breast implants re-create the shape of a breast after part or all of the breast is removed (mastectomy) because of cancer. Several types of implants are available. Sometimes an implant is placed during the same surgery as mastectomy. But often you...

  • Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy?

    Guides you through decision about which surgery to have for early-stage breast cancer. Lists benefits and risks of both mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

  • Cancer

    Provides links to info on cancer. Topics covered include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer pain. Links to info that can help you make a decision on diagnostic or screening tests. Includes info on treatment choices.

  • Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery

    Provides an overview and step-by-step instructions and photos for doing exercises after breast cancer surgery.

  • Decision Points About Surgery

    Decision Points are designed to guide you through key health decisions, combining medical information with your personal information to make a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about surgeries for your condition: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy? ACL Injury: Should I Have...

  • Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures

    Looks at surgery or procedures that change or restore your appearance. Covers Botox, dermabrasion, face-lift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), nose job (rhinoplasty), breast augmentation and reduction, liposuction, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).

  • Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk?

    Guides you through testing and treatment choices if you're at high risk for breast cancer. Covers extra checkups, medicines, and surgery. Lists reasons for and against for each option. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.