Nipple creation following breast reconstruction- is there a difference

between a nipple creation following implant surgery versus after using your own tissue?  I think that there may be a difference, and it is important to ask your breast reconstructive surgeon about this point if you decide to proceed with nipple-areolar reconstruction following mastectomy surgery and breast reconstruction.

BPA in plastic containers and breast cancer

A recent story about an association between BPA and plastic containers came out last week from Texas... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140306163359.htm

Canadian Mammogram study

There was a recent study released this past week on the relevance and need for screening mammograms.  Though it is sure to generate lively debate and concern, I am not sure mammograms are certainly going away.....

Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop

Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop

Generosity in the New Year

Last week a longstanding patient of mine made a financial donation to our ongoing research efforts for patients - it was a very kind and generous gesture and much appreciated!

Replacing implant breast reconstruction with DIEP flap reconstruction

Patients will sometimes ask, "Am I able to remove implants after reconstruction and replace them with my own abdominal tissue, or have a DIEP flap reconstruction?"  I would say depending on the patient's medical history and prior surgical history, most of the time this is an option.  There are several reasons that patients have regarding implant - to - autologous (your own tissue) reconstruction over time, and it remains an individual decision but a possibility!