Breast Reconstruction Study

Who has the most influence on a patient? Their doctor of course. A new study finds more doctors need to talk about breast reconstruction with women facing breast cancer surgery.

Only about a third of women say their doctor told them about reconstruction. And when the doctor did - more women were likely to get a mastectomy, and then implants to restore the normal look. While lumpectomies are less drastic, there are not implants for reshaping the odd defects left behind. The study was published online by the journal CANCER.

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