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Breast reconstruction has evolved over the years, and today you have many options. If you want to understand more about the different types of breast reconstruction surgery, start here.

  • mastectomy without reconstruction

Against the Grain: A Young Mom’s Mastectomy Without Reconstruction [Podcast Ep. 20]

2018-06-30T04:35:19+00:00

Rebecca Pine was a young mom, just weaning her beautiful daughter, when she made the choice for a prophylactic mastectomy without reconstruction. It was a bold decision, but for Rebecca it was an empowering decision.

Against the Grain: A Young Mom’s Mastectomy Without Reconstruction [Podcast Ep. 20] 2018-06-30T04:35:19+00:00
  • breast reconstruction options

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Debating Breast Reconstruction

2018-06-25T01:33:38+00:00

If you haven't thought it yet, at some point in your breast cancer journey you're likely to come across the thought, “Isn't it enough that I'm alive?” Yes. You're alive! Absolutely, that's more than enough to celebrate. Every single

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Debating Breast Reconstruction 2018-06-25T01:33:38+00:00

Immediate vs. Delayed Reconstruction: Making the Choice

2018-05-24T11:51:08+00:00

The timing of your breast reconstruction procedure may seem like a minor detail when compared to life-saving treatment options. However, whether you have immediate or delayed reconstruction could have a long-term impact on your peace

Immediate vs. Delayed Reconstruction: Making the Choice 2018-05-24T11:51:08+00:00
  • tissue expanders at home

Tissue Expanders at Home – Part of Daily Life

2018-04-06T03:12:50+00:00

Many women come to a breast cancer diagnosis utterly bewildered and overwhelmed. A few, however, come from inside the medical world. They offer unique insights and come to decisions from a different perspective. Ana is

Tissue Expanders at Home – Part of Daily Life 2018-04-06T03:12:50+00:00
  • realistic expectations for breast reconstruction

Realistic Expectations for Breast Reconstruction

2018-04-02T03:04:13+00:00

Do you know what to expect after breast reconstruction? You might have very specific expectations. You know exactly what results you want. Perhaps the opposite is true. You may be afraid to even imagine the

Realistic Expectations for Breast Reconstruction 2018-04-02T03:04:13+00:00
  • her saline tissue expanders failed

Her Tissue Expanders Failed…

2018-04-26T02:55:42+00:00

Sometimes breast reconstruction doesn't go as planned. Unfortunately, that was Denise's painful experience. She had saline tissue expanders placed at her mastectomy, and everything went wrong. Skin necrosis. Extra surgery. Incisions that reopened. Ultimately, her

Her Tissue Expanders Failed… 2018-04-26T02:55:42+00:00
  • breast cancer after implants

Breast Cancer After Implants: Vicki Lucas’ Story

2018-02-16T11:57:11+00:00

Vicki Lucas was the globe-trotting grandmother who inspired us a couple years ago. Her story is unique, because she dealt with the challenges of treating breast cancer after implants. For example, she faced capsular contracture

Breast Cancer After Implants: Vicki Lucas’ Story 2018-02-16T11:57:11+00:00

Reflections on Going Flat: Whole Without Breasts

2018-06-30T04:37:42+00:00

This week, as part of our September focus on going flat, we welcome Rebecca Pine. A talented writer and advocate for women with breast cancer, Rebecca shares her experience as a young mother who faced

Reflections on Going Flat: Whole Without Breasts 2018-06-30T04:37:42+00:00

Saying NO to Artificial Breast Implants Is Now Easier for Nebraskan Women

2017-11-11T05:38:01+00:00

In late 2016, Omaha, Nebraska scored big points for women. It became a site for a type of microvascular flap surgery for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Creighton Medical Center offered it first. It uses a woman's

Saying NO to Artificial Breast Implants Is Now Easier for Nebraskan Women 2017-11-11T05:38:01+00:00