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Breast reconstruction guidance for cancer patients
Plastic and aesthetic surgeon Dr. Juliane Bodo provides guidance for women considering breast reconstruction following a cancer diagnosis. She emphasizes that patients should not feel pressured to make immediate decisions regarding reconstruction, as the primary focus must remain on receiving the correct oncological treatment.
Dr. Bodo addresses various medical considerations, including the choice between using implants or autologous tissue, the timing of the procedure relative to therapy, and the impact of radiation on reconstruction. She also discusses common misconceptions regarding the appearance of reconstructed breasts and the recovery of sensation.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Radiation therapy plays a role in the breast reconstruction process. www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Reconstruction options include the use of implants or the patient's own tissue. www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dr. Juliane Bodo advises patients not to make reconstruction decisions under pressure immediately after a diagnosis. www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de