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October 2013

Breast Cancer Patient Education Act introduced in Congress

During Women’s Health Week (May 12-18), the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act (S.931/H.R. 1984) was introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives. This would direct the Health and Human Services to create an educational campaign to assist women understand their options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction preoperatively. As we know, a majority of women … Continue reading Breast Cancer Patient Education Act introduced in Congress →

Another FDA approval for a “gummy bear” implant

Recently, the FDA has approved the Mentor MemoryShape CPG implant. This adds the 3rd company to have an anatomically-shaped breast implant in the U.S. The “gummy bear” implant has been widely available worldwide for the past decade. With the approval of such form-stable, “gummy bear” implants, the use not only in breast augmentation, but also … Continue reading Another FDA approval for a “gummy bear” implant →

Furthering awareness of breast cancer and breast reconstruction

The most prominent news in breast cancer today is the recent announcement by actress Angelina Jolie of her opting for bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (removal of both breasts) due to her high risk of developing breast cancer in the future, although she does not have breast cancer now. It began with her mother’s recent fight with ovarian cancer, … Continue reading Furthering awareness of breast cancer and breast reconstruction →

Increase in breast reconstruction

A recent report which looked at the effect of legislation on breast reconstruction has recently been published. There is a dramatic increase in those people who have not only been informed of their option for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, but also in the number of people who underwent the procedure. This does show the … Continue reading Increase in breast reconstruction →

Oncoplastic breast cancer resection

Many people have inquired about lumpectomy and the potential defect or contour deformity following this type of breast-conserving therapy for breast cancer. Sometimes after a lumpectomy, women complain of significant breast asymmetry after the excision and radiation therapy that follows. Depending on the tissue resected and location, there is also a potential for concavity at … Continue reading Oncoplastic breast cancer resection →

Another “gummy bear” implant approved

Last week, the FDA approved the use of the silicone “gummy bear” implant. The 410 implant by Allergan is an anatomically-shaped, textured, silicone cohesive gel implant that is much firmer than the previous silicone gel implants. This new generation of implants have been shown in previous to have decreased complication rates, such as rupture and … Continue reading Another “gummy bear” implant approved →

Additional information on the Breast Reconstruction Center

We have had several inquiries regarding our services at the Breast Reconstruction Center in regards to immediate breast reconstruction, delayed breast reconstruction, and second opinions. We wold be honored to provide consultations regarding anything related to these or breast surgery. Some additional information that people requested are noted below. Thank you for your interest … Continue reading Additional information on the Breast Reconstruction Center →

Scottsdale/Phoenix Breast Reconstruction Center

We have had made inquiries regarding breast reconstruction, opinions regarding reconstructive procedures that one was offered, and questions on results following breast reconstruction. Just like with any other procedure in plastic surgery, it may be in one’s best interest to go to a place that specializes in that procedure. Looking at education, training, recommendations, researching … Continue reading Scottsdale/Phoenix Breast Reconstruction Center →

New Legislation for Breast Cancer Awareness!

We are pleased with the efforts of our Society, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in gaining legislation to empower women with breast cancer to better understand their care choices. 2012 alone saw the new diagnosis of >220,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the United States, not to mention the new diagnoses of … Continue reading New Legislation for Breast Cancer Awareness! →

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