Question 1

how well does breast reconstruction work after cancer?

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Compared to...: ....Mastectomy without reconstruction, excellent!  when considering breast reconstruction following mast-x, it's critical to understand what the surgery can and cannot do.This is best done by looking at photographs of women who have had the same procedure by the same surgeon. Unfortunately, one will not have the same look, feel, or sensation as before surgery, but it can help many cope w/the loss.

Question 2

have defibrillator, going through breast reconstruction after breast cancer, dr believe metal in expanders are sounding my icd.expander that may work?

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Get you device check: Best thing would be to go and have your icd interrogated and speak to the doctor that implanted your device.

Question 3

breast reconstruction after breast cancer..why can't i find a doctor to take my medicade? i am trying to have breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer.

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Sorry : Sorry about your issue here.  I am not familiar with your medicaid policy.  I do accept medicare here in california.  It is ironic, though, that the government frequently speaks of medicare cutbacks.  However, doctors often make very little profit or even lose money while treating medicare patients.  People frequently view doctors as eternally wealthy.  However, with the cost of malpractice insurance, office rent, and staffing, the cost to run a practice is high.  And one can only continue to practice for so long when making little or no profit.  Unfortunately, there is more and more business administration in medicine than there ever has been.  Though we don't like to view health care as a business, it certainly plays a role.  Keep looking.  You will find help.  It may just take time and effort.  Good luck!

Question 4

my friend has recently had breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer and she was wondering if it is possible to still breast feed?

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Breastfeed: Yes she may be able tobreastfeed

Question 5

does a growing lump  on a one-stage immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy because of cancer followed by a tissue flap procedure meancancer?

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Not necessarily: It could be scar tissue, a problem with the implant or a fluid collection but you do need to see your doctor ASAP. Good luck

Question 6

is there a chance of getting cancer in the tissue of the breast reconstruction?

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Yes and no: Breast cancer can come back even after a mastectomy. The risk is very low and is the same whether you have breast reconstruction or not. Breast reconstruction does not increase cancer recurrence. It cannot cause a new cancer since no breast tissue is used in the reconstruction. However, recurrent breast cancer can grow into surrounding tissues, including the chest tissues and reconstructed breast.

Question 7

can breast reconstruction increase the chances of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: When we use the term "breast reconstruction", we usually mean the operation performed after a mastectomy, typically for cancer. While some may be concerned that a reconstruction may interfere with our ability to identify a recurrence (btw-i don't), it certainly does not cause cancer. Likewise, breast reduction or augmentation may make interpreting a mammogram a little harder, but doesn't cause ca.

Question 8

what risks are associated with getting breast reconstruction when you didn't have breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The most common reason for breast reconstruction is mastectomy for cancer, though there are other situations. Since these situations are all unique, it is not possible to give a general answer about risks. There are different operations for different problems.

Question 9

can you tell me about breast reconstruction to prevent cancer?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: A woman with high risk for cancer could get risk reduction mastectomies followed by reconstructions but the reconstruction is cosmetic (that&#x27;s not to say is not important). The reduction of risk (and you can&#x27;t prevent it 100%, by the way) is achieved by the mastectomies.

Question 10

is breast cancer harder to detect after breast reconstruction surgery?

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Usually not.: Breast reconstruction involves expanders/implants beneath the chest muscles, allowing the tissues just under the skin surface (where the breast used to be) to be easily examined, but tissue reconstruction (tram, diep, or latissimus flaps) bring new non-breast tissues into the former breast region, and require careful examination or scans to detect recurrence. Good follow-up is part of cancer care.

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Breast reconstruction after breast cancer..why can't i find a doctor to take my medicade? i am trying to have breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer.

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My friend has recently had breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer and she was wondering if it is possible to still breast feed?

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