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Radiation, Immediate Breast Reconstruction More Likely to Cause Complications

Published: October 4, 2010

A recent study published in the September issue of Archives of Surgery offers helpful insight to mastectomy patients considering breast reconstruction in New York. The study found that complications more likely to occur in patients who undergo breast reconstruction immediately following mastectomy, and radiation treatment for breast cancer following breast reconstruction can further increase complication … Continue reading Radiation, Immediate Breast Reconstruction More Likely to Cause Complications

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Surgeon Collaboration Impacts Reconstruction Rate In Breast Cancer Patients

Published: September 20, 2010

A study conducted by the Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes Research Team (CanSORT) found that patients whose breast cancer treatment teams include a plastic surgeon are more likely to undergo breast reconstruction than patients whose cancer surgeons do not collaborate with plastic surgeons. New York breast reconstruction expert Dr. Tracy Pfeifer works closely with breast cancer … Continue reading Surgeon Collaboration Impacts Reconstruction Rate In Breast Cancer Patients

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