The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook: Issues and Answers from Research to Recovery, 3rd Edition
A comprehensive guide to the ins and outs of breast reconstruction when mastectomy is unavoidable,The Breast Reconstruction Guidebookwalks the reader through the entire decision-making process step-by-step, from sorting through options and dealing with the insurance company to planning for post-operative recovery.(MAMM Magazine)The Breast Reconstruction Guidebookby Kathy Steligo is the clearest, most comprehensive source available to anyone interested in breast reconstruction. Women facing breast cancer are bombarded with information that they need to understand and act on. Thank you, Kathy, for creating a resource where all of the vital information needed to make critical decisions is compiled in a concise, straightforward, and completely understandable guidebook.The Breast Reconstruction Guidebookis essential reading for anyone touched by breast cancer.(Joshua L. Levine, M.D., The New York Center for the Advancement of Breast Reconstruction)The single most important resource for anyone who is considering mastectomy, with or without reconstruction. Balanced, honest, and up to date, it is highly recommended by FORCE. This book will empower women to decide for themselves what their best course of action will be.(Sue Friedman, DVM, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE))In a constantly evolving specialty, being up to date is critical—and this book is exactly that. It is an essential read for all patients and health care providers.(Maurice Nahabedian, M.D., FACS, Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University)The Breast Reconstruction Guidebookhas been used at the Texas Center for Breast Reconstruction for years now. It provides a complete and detailed explanation of the various breast reconstruction options for patients and has been of tremendous benefit to our patients. There are few such comprehensive sources available and it is one of the best.(Frederick J. Duffy, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., Texas Center for Breast Reconstruction)This is an invaluable guide for anyone navigating what is likely the most fearful journey of their lives. This comprehensive resource presents the latest reconstructive options in a very thoughtful and easy-to-understand way, provides much needed hope, and helps alleviate the overwhelming confusion often felt by those facing breast cancer surgery. This latest edition is an excellent update of an already phenomenal book.(Minas Chrysopoulo, M.D., PRMA Plastic Surgery)My patients have found the guide to be an extremely useful resource for their reconstructive journey. It does an excellent job of empowering them to make good decisions about their options following mastectomy.(Brice W. McKane, M.D., F.A.C.S., Texas Center for Breast Reconstruction)