The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook: Issues and Answers from Research to Recovery - Softcover

Steligo, Kathy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966979966 ISBN 13: 9780966979961

Publisher: Carlo Pr, 2003

Synopsis

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
• Finding the right surgeon
• Creating a breast with implants
• Creating a breast with your own skin and fat
• Rebuilding your nipple and areola
• Matching your opposite breast
• Dealing with insurance companies
• Preparing for surgery
• What to expect in the hospital
• Tips for an easier recovery
• Restorative exercises
• How to minimize scarring
• What to do if you’re unhappy with your results
...and much more.

About this title

About the Author

Kathy Steligo has been researching and writing for newspapers, magazines, businesses, and organizations for more than 25 years. She owns and operates The Word Company, a freelance writing service.

Steligo, who has written two other non-fiction books, lives in Northern California with her husband Chuck and cat Grappa. She is currently working on her next book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carlo Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0966979966
• ISBN 13: 9780966979961
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208