TY - BOOK AU - Anstett,Patricia AU - Galligan,Kathleen TI - Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction: what's right for you AV - RD539.8 .A57 2016 PY - 2016/// CY - Lanham, Maryland PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - Breast KW - Cancer KW - Surgery KW - Anecdotes KW - Mammaplasty KW - Surgery, Plastic KW - Treatment KW - local KW - Print books N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -