Lack of Knowledge and Misinformation About the Procedure Cited For Immediate Release: December 17, 2002 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – One-third of referring physicians do not offer their breast cancer patients referrals for breast reconstruction, according to a study in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Despite studies documenting the positive effect…
Reconstruction Does Not Impede Chemotherapy, Recovery or Diagnosis of Reoccurrence For Immediate Release: November 6, 2002 SAN ANTONIO – Debunking the myth that women with locally advanced breast cancer must wait until after chemotherapy to have their breast reconstructed, a study presented today at the ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio found that immediate free flap reconstruction for women with breast cancer is…
Reconstruction Offers Options After Mastectomy Reports American Society of Plastic Surgeons For Immediate Release: September 25, 2002 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Last year, more than 190,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. Because breast cancer is 90 percent curable when caught early, women need to know how important it is to perform regular breast self- exams. “This is not just a reminder for women over…
Nearly 180,000 Women Receive Health Benefits of Surgical Breast Procedures Breast Reduction, Reconstruction Procedures Increase More Than 100 Percent in Decade For Immediate Release: April 19, 2002 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – More women than ever – 178,726 – improved their health and quality of life through breast reduction and reconstruction procedures in 2001. In the past 10 years breast reconstruction and reduction performed by plastic…
Smoking and Elective Plastic Surgery: Some Surgeons Say “No” to Specific Procedures, PRS Article Reveals For Immediate Release: January 31, 2002 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Not all cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are created equal when it comes to smokers, reports the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Some board-certified plastic surgeons limit…
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