Ask the Doctor – Bilateral Mastectomy

Ask the Doctor – Bilateral Mastectomy

Q: I had a bilateral mastectomy on 12/11/2017 after chemotherapy for stage 3 breast cancer in my right breast with 10 lymph nodes removed. Expanders were inserted, and I had radiation treatment. I am now ready to get rid of these expanders and have reconstructive...

Mastectomies and Expanders: Your Questions Answered

This week, Dr. Richard Kline of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction answers your questions. Q: Both my mother and my aunt have been diagnosed with breast cancer. If I were to get a mastectomy, would it be covered by insurance in the state of Pennsylvania? A:...