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Editorial Review: No woman wants to lose her breasts. But when mastectomy is necessary, you have options to recreate what breast cancer takes away. But how do you find answers about reconstruction when you're still overwhelmed by your diagnosis and treatment? How real will your reconstructed breasts look? What if you don't want implants? How painful is the process? Will your insurance company pay for your surgery? How long will it take to recover? The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook has the answers you need. Clear explanations and easy to understand text, along with photos and illustrations, demystify mastectomy and the reconstruction process. The book will help you understand the benefits and risks of different procedures and determine which option, if any, is right for you. You won't be alone: each chapter includes insights from women who have been through reconstruction. You'll learn about:
• Mastectomy (as treatment or to reduce risk)
• How mastectomy affects reconstruction
Customer Reviews:
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The definitive guide , 2008-06-02
This is the definitive guide for breast reconstruction. It covers every type of reconstruction, is fair and balanced and VERY readable. It takes a complex subject and really makes it easy to understand. When you are facing such an emotional decision and hard surgery - it helps tremendously to have information to help guide your decision making. This book is it. Highly recommended before you consult with your first surgeon.
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The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook, 2nd Edition, 2008-06-01
I bought The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook several weeks ago and it has been an incredible resource! Due to a genetic mutation (BRCA2), I'm preparing for bilateral prophylactic mastectomies. The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook clearly explains mastectomy and reconstruction procedures, questions to ask my potential surgeons, how to prepare for surgery, and what to expect during my recovery. Kathy Steligo's book has helped me sort out my options at a very scary time, and for that I am truly grateful!!
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Constant Companion, 2008-05-30
This book became my bible during my recent surgeries. So much so, that I broke the binding reading and re-reading it. It offers something for anyone remotely affected by decisions surrounding breast reconstruction. In a world where we can sometimes find too much disjointed information on the internet, this book nicely summizes the facts with an appropriate level of detail. Thankfully, this book was available when I needed it!!
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Breast Reconstruction Guidebook, 2008-02-07
Excellent book. Very informative, so much so that my plastiic surgeon will be ordering a few for his other patients. Knowledge is power and this book will replace the fear with empowerment.
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great info, 2008-01-15
This book is great to read if you are contemplating a mastectomy and reconstruction. Its info was great to know before consulting with plastic surgeons and choosing the right one for me. The practical suggestions of preparations and after surgery suggestions make me feel more confident about what is ahead.
