There are many possibilities when the question of breast reconstruction is considered. There is no correct answer.
The options depend on:
- The stage of the cancer and the type
- How healthy and young you are
- What your figure is like
- What the other breast looks like
- What cosmetic result you will find acceptable and how much you are prepared to go through to achieve it
Read more:
What is breast cancer?
Types of mastectomy
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