Ask the Doctor: QA’s Q: I have a history of benign proliferative breast disease with associated atypical ductal hyperplasia. I have had two needle biopsies and three surgical biopsies in my left breast. I took Tamoxifen for five years and currently am taking Evista....
When considering breast reconstruction, a woman is faced with a few options — she can choose autologous reconstruction — which is the use of her own skin and tissue to create a breast mound, implants, or go flat. Recently, the recall of certain breast...
When you’re going through something big in your life, there isn’t anything more comforting than talking to someone who has been through it before. For women who are having breast reconstruction surgery, a doctor is certainly available to answer many of your...
Let’s face it — no matter what you’re going through your experiences are going to differ from someone else. Others who have had breast cancer, a mastectomy and reconstruction can tell you all about it but your journey will be different than your best friend’s, your...
It’s SO hard to wait! -for pathology report or test results -to be done with chemo / radiation -to be done with breast reconstruction That moment when you’re finally done with treatment and breast reconstruction is so exciting! The next thought is to get nipples and...
Q: Hi, I was wondering if I would be able to schedule a phone consultation. I was recently diagnosed BRCA1 positive. I’ve been working with a breast surgeon and plastic surgeon and am interested in a double mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction. After the...
Q: I have a history of benign proliferative breast disease with associated atypical ductal hyperplasia. I have had two needle biopsies and three surgical biopsies in my left breast. I took Tamoxifen for five years and currently am taking Evista. Last year I completed...
Baby, it’s hot outside! You want to feel cool and confident in your summer wardrobe, but you’ve been through a lot lately — your breast cancer diagnosis, surgery and now breast reconstruction. You might be feeling a little unsure about stepping out. Here are some tips...
I would like to learn more about liposuction or non-surgical liposuction around my abdomen and my thighs. – Harmony Hey Harmony, Depending on your personal goals, both are great options for body contouring. Trusculpt iD is a non-invasive option that offers fat...
Q. I’m waiting to have surgery to take a cancer lump from my left breast. Then I will be taking radiation treatment. Will my breast be disfigured from this and will I be suitable to build my breast appearance with reconstruction surgery? Judi A. Hi Judi, Sorry...
