Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction :
Anstett, Patricia, 1947-
Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you Patricia Anstett ; with photography by Kathleen Galligan. - ©2016 - ix, 229 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-224) and index.
Modern breast surgery and reconstruction -- Making the decision -- Mastectomy: what to expect -- A veteran's story: lumpectomy -- Reconstruction with tissue -- Medical destinations -- Silicone implants -- Saline implants -- Flat or one-breasted -- Uneven results -- Delayed reconstruction -- The nipple: the ultimate challenge -- Revisionists -- Sex and intimacy -- Lymphedema -- Arab culture -- Money and insurance -- Clothing and breast forms -- Doctor selection issues -- Previvors -- Family -- Pregnancy -- Wrapping it up.
"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.
9780810895690
2016003294
Breast--Cancer--Surgery--Anecdotes.
Mammaplasty--Anecdotes.
Surgery, Plastic--Anecdotes.
Breast--Cancer--Treatment--Anecdotes.
Print books.
RD539.8 / .A57 2016
Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you Patricia Anstett ; with photography by Kathleen Galligan. - ©2016 - ix, 229 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-224) and index.
Modern breast surgery and reconstruction -- Making the decision -- Mastectomy: what to expect -- A veteran's story: lumpectomy -- Reconstruction with tissue -- Medical destinations -- Silicone implants -- Saline implants -- Flat or one-breasted -- Uneven results -- Delayed reconstruction -- The nipple: the ultimate challenge -- Revisionists -- Sex and intimacy -- Lymphedema -- Arab culture -- Money and insurance -- Clothing and breast forms -- Doctor selection issues -- Previvors -- Family -- Pregnancy -- Wrapping it up.
"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.
9780810895690
2016003294
Breast--Cancer--Surgery--Anecdotes.
Mammaplasty--Anecdotes.
Surgery, Plastic--Anecdotes.
Breast--Cancer--Treatment--Anecdotes.
Print books.
RD539.8 / .A57 2016