Home > Medical > Breast Health > Breast reconstruction 02 December 2008 Myths about breast reconstruction Biology of breast cancer is not altered by reconstruction. 0 Pin It Quiz Cancer: are you at risk? » Ask CyberDoc » Quiz Am I eating to optimise my health? » Subscribe Newsletters » Breast cancer: all you need to know Breast self-examination Biology of breast cancer is not altered by reconstruction. Breast reconstruction does not compromise adequate cancer treatment. Immediate reconstruction does not alter local recurrence rate/disease free survival. Reconstructions do not interfere with treatment of systemic disease. Immediate reconstruction does not interfere with detection of local recurrence. The need for postoperative chemotherapy is not a contraindication to immediate reconstruction. More in Medical Types of breast reconstruction More: Breast HealthBreast reconstruction advertisement Get a quote Selfmed - the one with the apple Momentum - save up to 35% on healthcare Medihelp - quality, affordable medical scheme cover Frank.Net - save on life insurance! advertisement Read Health24’s Comments Policy Comment on this story 0 comments Add your comment Thank you, your comment has been submitted. Logout Comment 0 characters remaining Share on Facebook Logout Comment 0 characters remaining Share on Facebook Loading comments... Other news Medical Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk: EU agency Fitness Doping in professional sport Lifestyle Scientists say humans are causing global climate change Medical Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes Diet and nutrition Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Mental health 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support Live healthier Keep your bones healthy » Osteoporosis risk The beauty of bones Ask the expert Osteoporosis facts Here are some interesting facts about the condition that you might not have known: Fight cold and flu » Myths and facts Cold or flu? Where germs hide 15 tips to stay healthy in winter Don't let colds and flu stop you this winter.
0 Pin It Quiz Cancer: are you at risk? » Ask CyberDoc » Quiz Am I eating to optimise my health? » Subscribe Newsletters » Breast cancer: all you need to know Breast self-examination Biology of breast cancer is not altered by reconstruction. Breast reconstruction does not compromise adequate cancer treatment. Immediate reconstruction does not alter local recurrence rate/disease free survival. Reconstructions do not interfere with treatment of systemic disease. Immediate reconstruction does not interfere with detection of local recurrence. The need for postoperative chemotherapy is not a contraindication to immediate reconstruction. More in Medical Types of breast reconstruction More: Breast HealthBreast reconstruction