More than 100,000 American women undergo mastectomy and breast reconstruction every year. Thousands more are having double mastectomies to prevent it.
But despite widespread awareness of breast cancer, much less is known about the surgeries women have, particularly mastectomy and reconstruction, which may be time-consuming, a cause of chronic pain and traumatic, if unsuccessful. Most women do not emerge with new breasts and nipples in a single operation. Breast reconstruction takes months and even years. Some women never finish, living without nipples or with imperfect results. Others opt not to have reconstruction. Still others struggle with one of the biggest women’s health questions today: lumpectomy and radiation or mastectomy?
“Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction: What’s Right for You” offers a glimpse into modern breast surgery and reconstruction with stories and photos of real women that provide a realistic and compelling look at what these procedures entail and the impact on womens’ lives. This is a book to help other women with issues surrounding their choices, with powerful insights from those who have been there.
Susan and one of her clients are featured in chapter 18. We're so excited. Susan.
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