The Importance of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day: Closing the Loop on Breast Cancer
By Dr. Anu Bajaj--Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Breast reconstruction may not be the right option for every woman, but for many, it is a life-changing procedure. The mission of BRA Day is to “develop and advance an internationally recognized day that promotes awareness and access to post-cancer breast reconstruction surgery."
Reconstructive Options for Partial Mastectomy
By Dr. Melissa Crosby, Houston, Texas
Friday, July 20, 2012
Understanding your reconstructive options when you are considering or have had a partial mastectomy (or lumpectomy) is important. Partial mastectomy and lumpectomy are considered “breast-sparing surgery” or “breast conservation surgery” because there is an attempt to save as much healthy breast tissue as possible while removing the breast cancer.
