Anstett, Patricia,  1947- <br/><br/>
Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction :  what's right for you 
Patricia Anstett ; with photography by Kathleen Galligan. 
 -  ©2016 
 - ix, 229 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-224) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> "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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780810895690 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2016003294 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Breast--Cancer--Surgery--Anecdotes.<br/>Mammaplasty--Anecdotes.<br/>Surgery, Plastic--Anecdotes.<br/>Breast--Cancer--Treatment--Anecdotes.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Print books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RD539.8  / .A57 2016