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Narrator: Research shows that 7 out of 10 women
are not aware of their breast reconstruction options
following a mastectomy.
Being unaware of reconstruction options
may limit choice after a mastectomy.
To help educate, the third Wednesday in October
has been named Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day.
The surgical objective of reconstruction is
to restore a breast to near normal shape,
appearance and size following a mastectomy,
but more importantly,
reconstruction restores a woman's confidence and self image.
It is also important to know
that breast reconstruction does not interfere
with treatment or future screenings
and there are many techniques for breast reconstruction.
The choice of technique is influenced by anatomy,
the cancer treatment,
as well as the timing of the mastectomy
and reconstruction surgeries.
Make the women in your life
aware of breast reconstruction options.
For more information, visit bradayusa.org
or talk to a board certified plastic surgery practice,
like ours.
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