Anstett, Patricia, 1947-

Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you / Patricia Anstett ; with photography by Kathleen Galligan. - 1 online resource (241 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Modern breast surgery and reconstruction -- Making the decision -- Mastectomy: what to expect -- A veteran's story: lumpectomy -- Reconstruction with tissue -- Medical destinations -- Silicone implants -- Saline implants -- Flat or one-breasted -- Uneven results -- Delayed reconstruction -- The nipple: the ultimate challenge -- Revisionists -- Sex and intimacy -- Lymphedema -- Arab culture -- Money and insurance -- Clothing and breast forms -- Doctor selection issues -- Previvors -- Family -- Pregnancy -- Wrapping it up.

9781442242630 (e-book)


Breast--Surgery.
Surgery, Plastic.


Electronic books.

RD539.8 / .A57 2016

618.1/9059