| Description |
ix, 229 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-224) and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Subject |
Breast -- Cancer -- Surgery -- Anecdotes.
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Mammaplasty -- Anecdotes.
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Surgery, Plastic -- Anecdotes.
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Breast -- Cancer -- Treatment -- Anecdotes.
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Breast Neoplasms -- surgery.
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Mammaplasty.
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Breast -- Cancer -- Treatment.
(OCoLC)fst00838313
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Breast -- Surgery.
(OCoLC)fst00838345
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Surgery, Plastic. (OCoLC)fst01139417
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| Added Author |
Galligan, Kathleen, photographer.
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| ISBN |
9781442242623 (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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1442242620 (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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9781442242630 |
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9780810895690 (paperback) |
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