Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction

Patricia Anstett

doi:10.5771/9781442242630

Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction

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Erschienen 2016

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doi.org/10.5771/9781442242630
ISBN print: 978-1-4422-4262-3
ISBN online: 978-1-4422-4263-0
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

More than 100,000 American women undergo mastectomy and breast reconstruction every year because of breast cancer. Thousands more are having double mastectomies to prevent it. So much has been written about breast cancer, and so much overlooks the reality of reconstruction when a woman has a mastectomy and opts for this process. It is difficult, painful, and traumatizing at times. Most women do not emerge with a new set of breasts and nipples in a single operation. Breast reconstruction usually takes months and can take years to finish. Some women never do, living without nipples or with imperfect results. Others opt not to have reconstruction at all. Still others struggle with one of the biggest women’s health questions today: lumpectomy and radiation or mastectomy?

Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction offers a glimpse into the big picture of the various stages and types of breast reconstruction using stories and photos of real women. It offers a true picture of what breast reconstruction entails, and offers hope to those facing it. This is a book to help women with a variety of issues surrounding their choices, with powerful insights from women who have been there.

Schlagworte

Reconstructive Surgery Breast Cancer Reconstruction

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Preface
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
1–8 Ch01. Modern Breast Surgery and Reconstruction 1–8
9–18 Ch02. Making the Decision 9–18
19–28 Ch03. Mastectomy: What to Expect 19–28
29–36 Ch04. A Veteran’s Story: Lumpectomy 29–36
37–50 Ch05. Reconstruction with Tissue 37–50
51–60 Ch06. Medical Destinations 51–60
61–72 Ch07. Silicone Implants 61–72
73–78 Ch08. Saline Implants 73–78
79–92 Ch09. Flat or One-Breasted 79–92
93–100 Ch10. Uneven Results 93–100
101–110 Ch11. Delayed Reconstruction 101–110
111–118 Ch12. The Nipple: The Ultimate Challenge 111–118
119–126 Ch13. Revisionists 119–126
127–136 Ch14. Sex and Intimacy 127–136
137–144 Ch15. Lymphedema 137–144
145–154 Ch16. Arab Culture 145–154
155–162 Ch17. Money and Insurance 155–162
163–166 Ch18. Clothing and Breast Forms 163–166
167–176 Ch19. Doctor Selection Issues 167–176
177–186 Ch20. Previvors 177–186
187–200 Ch21. Family 187–200
201–206 Ch22. Pregnancy 201–206
207–210 Ch23. Wrapping It Up 207–210
211–216 Notes 211–216
217–222 Glossary 217–222
223–224 Bibliography 223–224
225–228 Index 225–228
229–230 About the Author and Photographer 229–230

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