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2. Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act - Wikipedia

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   On October 21, 1998, the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) was signed into federal law. Since the passage of this law, many thousands of women have had reconstructive surgery after mastectomy. In addition, second opinions at major cancer centers are routinely funded for any cancer patient.

3. Working Out After A Mastectomy Can Help Patients Heal ... - AOL

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   Kara Hennelly always took pride in staying active. In her 20s and 30s, she trained for and ran two half-marathons. In her 40s, as a busy pediatric emergency medicine physician in St. Louis and mom ...

4. Breast reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   This is the most common technique used worldwide. Implant-based reconstruction is an option for patients who have sufficient skin after mastectomy to cover a prosthetic implant and allow for a natural shape. For women undergoing bilateral mastectomies, implants provide the greatest opportunity for symmetrical shape and lift.

5. Chest reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   The removal of breast tissue in chest reconstruction is a type of mastectomy called a subcutaneous (under the skin) mastectomy. This type of mastectomy removes tissue from inside the breast (subcutaneous tissue), as well as excess skin. The surgeon then contours the chest, altering the size and position of the areolae and nipples as needed or ...

6. These breast cancer survivors are happier than ever post ...

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   Women who do not miss their breasts post-mastectomy include, clockwise from top left, Anne Sullivan, Lissa Sears, Davina Gantz-Needle, Susan Derwin and Tuneshia Gallop. (Photos courtesy of subjects)

7. Pain Relief for Women With Mastectomy: How Nerve ... - AOL

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   Woman had a double mastectomy to prevent her breast cancer from returning, but developed post-mastectomy pain syndrome. Cryoablation, or nerve freezing, helped. Pain Relief for Women With ...

8. Flat closure after mastectomy - Wikipedia

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   Aesthetic flat closure is the surgical work required to produce a smooth flat chest wall contour after the removal of one or both breasts, including obliteration of the inframammary fold and excision of excess lateral tissue (to avoid "dog ears.") [17] [18] It is defined by the National Cancer Institute as the following: "A type of surgery that ...

9. Why Kathy Bates decided not to have reconstruction surgery ...

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   Kathy Bates is opening up about her decision to forgo reconstruction surgery after undergoing a double mastectomy following a 2012 breast cancer diagnosis.. The "Matlock" star, 76, explained on ...