Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction
Subtitle: what's right for you
By: Patricia Anstett ; with photography by Kathleen Galligan
Contributors: Galligan, Kathleen, photographer
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
ISBN-13: 9781442242623
Subjects: Treatment; Breast; Cancer; Anecdotes; Surgery; Plastic Surgery; Mammaplasty
Description: "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,"--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Modern breast surgery and reconstruction; title: Making the decision; title: Mastectomy: what to expect; title: A veteran's story: lumpectomy; title: Reconstruction with tissue; title: Medical destinations; title: Silicone implants; title: Saline implants; title: Flat or one-breasted; title: Uneven results; title: Delayed reconstruction; title: The nipple: the ultimate challenge; title: Revisionists; title: Sex and intimacy; title: Lymphedema; title: Arab culture; title: Money and insurance; title: Clothing and breast forms; title: Doctor selection issues; title: Previvors; title: Family; title: Pregnancy; title: Wrapping it up.