Category Archives: Breast Reconstruction

Thanks to everyone who contributed and who contribute and work every day towards finding a cure for breast cancer!

• Posted on: Nov 5 2015
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I had the honor of speaking to BRCA+ patients and their families regarding breast reconstruction at the Looking Back Facing Forward Conference at Harvard Medical School, a biannual conference featuring oncologists and surgeons from the various hospitals in the Boston area…..

• Posted on: May 3 2015
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A new study was recently published out of Boston this month regarding the potential benefits of exercise with prevention of breast cancer: http://bit.ly/1tmwDXx

• Posted on: Aug 22 2014
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One study states that there is no link: June 30, 2014, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, found no association between fertility drugs are breast, ovarian or uterine cancer, in a 30 year timeframe and approximately 12,000 patients…

• Posted on: Jul 12 2014
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The answer to this question depends on a conversation between the breast surgeon and the patient.  Traditionally, it has been considered that there may be residual breast tissue or ducts within the nipple that could theoretically contain breast cells which may be pertinent when treating cancer.  Nonetheless, nipple sparing mastectomy has increased in numbers performed […]

• Posted on: Jun 22 2014
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Options for breast reconstruction of a lumpectomy defect, or partial mastectomy, are available and can involve using one’s own tissue or an implant in certain cases.  Radiation does affect how skin heals and so be sure to ask your plastic surgeon about  potential options!

• Posted on: May 21 2014
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