According to a recent study, 98% of women who have an elective mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction are happy with their decision and would choose to do it again. The study looked at 74 women who had preventative mastectomies with breast reconstruction between 2000 and 2005. Some of the women studied had breast cancer in one breast and elected to remove the other for preventative measures, while others chose preventative mastectomy of both breasts.
The study shows the results were extremely favorable. 100% of the women who had a preventative bilateral mastectomy (both breasts) were pleased and would opt for the surgeries again. 96% of those who had elective unilateral mastectomies said the same.
Elective, or prophylactic mastectomy combined with breast reconstruction offers women at high risk of breast cancer a chance to take control of both their health and appearance. For more information about breast cancer prevention, contact the American Cancer Society. If you are exploring your options for breast reconstruction, The Woodlands, Texas plastic surgeon Dr. Kim can answer your questions.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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