Long-Term Aesthetic Outcomes of Breast Implants Shown to Be Stable, Study Shows
Retrospective study demonstrates that outcomes of 2-stage breast reconstruction are stable over the long term, with high patient and surgeon satisfaction.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Negative Body Image Persists for Women Undergoing Risk-Reduction Mastectomy
A prospective study sought to measure levels of satisfaction at 1 year and at long term (6 to 20 years) after prophylactic RRM in women with no cancer diagnosis (bilateral mastectomy) and in those with a breast cancer diagnosis (contralateral mastectomy).
Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction Safe in Older Women With Breast Cancer
Few women aged 70 and older with breast cancer undergo postmastectomy breast reconstruction due to potential complications; however, these patients are not less likely to have good outcomes.
Choice of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Affects Satisfaction, Quality of Life
A prospective trial with more than 2000 women who underwent mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction sought to determine patient satisfaction with their breasts and quality of life annually over 4 years after their procedure.
Self-Predictions for Well-Being Influence Satisfaction After Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction
Observational study assessed the influence of patients’ self-predictions for well-being after undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer with or without immediate breast reconstruction.
Most Influential in Breast Reconstruction Decision: Surgeon, Spouse, GP
A study from French researchers identified which people are the most likely to influence a breast cancer patient’s decision whether to undergo breast reconstruction. These findings were presented at SABCS 2017.
Increase in Rate of Breast Reconstruction for Mastectomy
From 2009 to 2014, increases for all age groups, especially for women aged 65 years and older
Prosthetic Nipple Crowns Survivor’s Quest for Improved Breast Reconstruction
When her search for a realistic nipple to complete her breast reconstruction alluded Michelle Kolath-Arbel, a breast cancer survivor, she decided to make one herself.
Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet examines methods of breast reconstruction for patients with breast cancer and treatment implications after surgery.
Fat Grafting May Lead to Better Outcomes in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
Fat grafting provides benefits to women with breast cancer considering their options for postmastectomy breast reconstruction, even though this study shows that patient-reported outcomes are similar among women who did and did not undergo the procedure.
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