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There is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet about breast cancer related topics. When you are newly diagnosis with breast cancer, trying to digest this high volume of …

Even if you think you are prepared for breast reconstruction surgery, more often than not, you will still have questions for your surgeon. This is very understandable since patients are …

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting American women with one in eight women diagnosed during their lifetime (12.5% risk). There are several risk factors that can affect a …

The timing of breast reconstruction is often determined by the stage of cancer and the oncologic treatment recommendations. However, in general, we refer to the timing as immediate or delayed. Immediate …

Some patients may not be a candidate for the DIEP flap reconstruction. These patients may have a history of previous abdominal surgery that may have affected the DIEP vasculature. Examples …

Nipple reconstruction is usually a part of the final stage of breast reconstruction. A nipple reconstruction can be done as an office procedure, but sometimes is incorporated with revision of …