Mastectomy Options

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons Serving Denver, Lone Tree, Colorado & Nationwide Whether you have a family history of breast cancer or you’re grappling with a BRCA gene mutation, your doctor might have presented a prophylactic mastectomy to reduce your risk. Sometimes called a preventative mastectomy, this procedure removes currently healthy breast tissue to minimize the chance of breast …

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Whether you have a family history of breast cancer or you’re grappling with a BRCA gene mutation, your doctor might have presented a prophylactic mastectomy to reduce your risk. Sometimes called a preventative mastectomy, this procedure removes currently healthy breast tissue to minimize the chance of breast cancer in the future. At The Breast Center Park Meadows …

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A prophylactic mastectomy is a procedure that removes one or both breasts to help prevent breast cancer. Studies have found this surgery can reduce breast cancer risk in high-risk women by at least 90 percent. However, deciding to remove your breasts can sometimes impact your self-confidence and quality of life. To overcome these effects, many …

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After mastectomy surgery, it is important to allow yourself adequate time to heal. Your surgeon will send you home with specific guidelines to follow, but these tips can serve as reminders to aid your recovery at home. Get plenty of rest. You have been through a major ordeal with your diagnosis and surgery and may be starting …

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Many women can beat breast cancer, particularly when it is detected and treated in the early stages. And that is one of the reasons why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is so crucial. October is set aside as a reminder to all of us to raise awareness of the importance of screening and early detection. Consider these …

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