Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Education and AdvocacyEducation and Advocacy

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This presentation is only for education purposes only. Any medical advice can only be given during a consultation.

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Breast Reconstruction

Cancer is simply a word, not a sentence

When Should I UndergoBreast Reconstruction?

Breast recreation can be done

At the time of mastectomy

After chemo and radiation

Years after treatment

Options for Breast Reconstruction

• Breast Implant based– A temporary adjustable implant for a

few months exchanged later for a permanent breast implant

• Reconstruction from your own tissue–Using extra tissue from places like your

belly or your back to rebuild your breast

Options for Nipple Reconstruction

• Prosthesis

• Surgical recreation

• Tattoo

Being complete once gain….

“I didn’t realize how closely connected my breasts were to my sense of self until I was faced with losing them. I wasn’t going to let cancer take away my spirit or my curves.”

- Margaret

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Advocacy andVolunteering

The Breast Cancer Pinky Ring

• Designed by a breast cancer survivor

• Proceeds go to The Susan G. Koman Fund

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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