Breast reconstruction: Has the pendulum swung too far the other way?

Once upon a time, women with suspicious breast masses were put under general anesthesia for surgery not knowing whether they were going to wake up with or without their breast. If the biopsy showed cancer, the surgeon went right ahead with the mastectomy. No time to lose.  It’s cancer, you know. Breast reconstruction? Don’t be silly. No one does that. You should feel lucky to be alive! Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Family Physicians Tags: Conditions Cancer Source Type: blogs