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Cancer reconstruction

Cancer reconstruction

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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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What exactly is breast cancer reconstruction? Is it safe?

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How do surgeons deal with facial asymmetries when performing cancer reconstruction surgery? I recently had a surgery for facial melanoma on my left cheek. I will soon undergo facial cancer reconstruction surgery to restore my physical appearance to an acc

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Breast cancer reconstruction patients: what does it mean when the doctor can't "find the magna site"?

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A 42-year old asked:

Could you get cancer again if they have a double mastectomy with reconstruction that uses their own tissue?

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Please tell me, could someone get cancer again if they have a double mastectomy with reconstruction that uses their own tissue?

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A member asked:

What to expect from oral reconstruction? My husband is facing oral reconstruction due to oral cancer, and we would like to know what all we can expect to face? How long is this process?

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How well does breast reconstruction work after cancer?

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

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

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Can you tell me about breast reconstruction to prevent cancer?

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A 34-year old female asked:

When dealing with breast cancer when are you considered cancer free? After mastectomy? After last chemo tx? After reconstruction?

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A 46-year old female asked:

Mum had a breast cancer;she did a mastectomy. She had 1/12 affected node she wants to do a breast reconstruction what do you think about that

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Is there a chance of getting cancer in the tissue of the breast reconstruction? I am considering getting breast reconstruction after having a mastectomy. I am nervous about whether i could get breast cancer again. Is the tissue where incisions and cuts we

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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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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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In 2008 I had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction due to breast cancer. On 2 July this year the prostheses were replaced due to leakage. I am currently away from home and my 1 breast is swollen and hot. What should I do?

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I have skin cancer on my index finger right hand, early stage. Dr wants to do Moths surgery but hand doctor cannot guarantee reconstruction will work well . I am considering radiation at this point in place of the surgery. Any advice or your thoughts?

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