Insurance, distance to care can be barriers to breast reconstruction

( < i > UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center < /i > ) Researchers say breast reconstruction can help with self-esteem, sexuality and body image after mastectomy. But a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center study has found that insurance type and distance to a plastic surgeon's office can be barriers to the procedure.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/ulcc-idt072816.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - July 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news