Breast Reconstruction After Cancer

It is possible to reconstruct your breast, or both breasts, after a mastectomy. This fact sheet explains the possible option and helps you prepare for your meeting with the plastic surgeon.

Treatments and surgical operations , Cancer, Oncology, Breast cancer

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