The battle against breast cancer is getting smarter!
The diagnosis of breast cancer is truly life altering. Most people envision the need for surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for treatment and reconstruction. Imagine if your doctor could do a blood...
View ArticleProphylactic Mastectomies and Reconstruction for BRCA gene mutation
Actress Angelina Jolie announced today that she had bilateral prophylactic mastectomies as a BRCA 1 gene mutation carrier. Her article is heartfelt and the decision a very personal one. She goes on by...
View ArticleMastectomy Versus Lumpectomy and Radiation
The article below discusses the increased choice for mastectomy by younger patients. This is a trend I am pleased to see for one reason alone: cosmetic outcome. As a plastic surgeon, not as a patient,...
View ArticleAnaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) and it’s association with breast implants
Breast implants are a very effective and safe method to improve a reasonable woman’s appearance and self esteem. With any procedure, there are risks. These risks are generally viewed as the following:...
View ArticleBreast Reconstruction: Your Choice And No One Should Stop You
I am an adamant supporter of women seeking breast reconstruction counseling before having a lumpectomy/mastectomy. While reconstruction is not for every woman, proper education, evaluation, and...
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