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The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook 
Issues and Answers from Research to Recovery
By Kathy Steligo
After Mastectomy...
No woman wants to lose her breasts. But when
mastectomy is necessary, you have options to recreate what breast cancer takes
away. But how do you find answers about reconstruction when you're
still overwhelmed by your diagnosis and treatment? How real will your
reconstructed breasts look? What if you don't want implants? How
painful is the process? Will your insurance company pay for your
surgery? How long will it take to recovery?
The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook has the
answers. Clear explanations, photos, and illustrations demystify the
reconstruction process. The book will help you understand the benefits and
risks of different procedures and determine which option, if any, is right for
you. You won't be alone: each chapter includes insights from women who
have been through reconstruction.
You'll learn about:
- Mastectomy (as treatment or to reduce risk)
- How mastectomy affects reconstruction
- Finding the right surgeon
- Creating a breast with implants
- Creating a breast with your own skin and fat
- Rebuilding your nipple and areola
- Matching your opposite breast
- Dealing with insurance companies
- Preparing for surgery
- What to expect in the hospital
- Tips for an easier recovery
- Restorative exercises
- What you can do to minimize scarring
- What to do if you're unhappy with your results
"At last, a thorough, accurate, and up-to-date book on breast reconstruction. It's
long overdue for women facing confusing choices after mastectomy." ~ Dean Edell, M.D.
"Masterful! This
book promises to be the ultimate guide to reconstruction for patients, family,
and friends." ~ Gail S.
Lebovic, MA, MD, FACS
"Finally, women have a blueprint of the reconstruction
process. They have choices. This book explains them all." ~ Sue Friedman, Exec. Dir., Facing Our Risk of Cancer
Empowered (FORCE)
- Item# 9966
- 224 pgs., softcover, 0-9669799-6-6
- $19.95