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Radiation Post-Lumpectomy

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defect 20 years Post-Radiation

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defect 20 years Post-Radiation

Many breast cancer patients have been treated with lumpectomy and radiation therapy. In some patients, the lumpectomy defect and the whole breast radiation can cause significant changes or deformities to the breast. In the before and after photograph shown, the patient had previous right breast cancer treated with lumpectomy and radiation. The lumpectomy defect as well as the whole breast…

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Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects in Elite Athletes

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects in Elite Athletes

Breast cancer reconstruction is an area of my practice which is rewarding as we are often able to successfully treat a patient’s breast cancer effectively, yet at the same time prevent a deformity of the breast or in some cases enhance the appearance of the breast. Elite athletes who have successfully completed IronMan/IronWoman triathlons are patients who are dear to…

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Radiation Therapy post Lumpectomy and Oncoplastic Reconstruction

Radiation Therapy post Lumpectomy and Oncoplastic Reconstruction

Radiation is a therapy that patients will receive post-lumpectomy. After the oncoplastic reconstruction of the lumpectomy defect, patients will have tattoos or stickers placed to help guide the radiation beam. Radiation therapy typically occurs 6 weeks post lumpectomy. It is important for patients to eat a high protein diet post surgery to facilitate wound healing prior to initiating radiation therapy.

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