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Risks of Complications in Implant Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

The two most important risk factors of implant loss after post-mastectomy breast reconstruction are smoking and obesity. Those women who do smoke or are obese are more likely to suffer complications during their reconstructive procedure, as reported in a recent published article. Such complications include early implant loss, infection, wound complications, additional revisionary procedures or … Continue reading Risks of Complications in Implant Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction →

Thankful

Feeling just how much of an impact a friend can affect your life…what an inspiration to me as a person. Truly adoring her and thankful for having her in my life.

Breast CA/Reconstruction Radio Talk

Following is a link to a recent 4part series on Breast Cancer/Breast Reconstruction. I was asked to discuss the topic of breast reconstruction on Main Street Out Loud with Rudi K hosted every Sat 3PM – KKNT 960AM radio. See and listen to the 3rd Part of the Series of my discussion on breast reconstruction … Continue reading Breast CA/Reconstruction Radio Talk →

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 →

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