October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for people around the world to learn and spread awareness about this devastating condition. Although survival rates have steadily improved in recent years due to advances in the medical field, breast cancer remains a leading cause of death among American females. At Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas, are passionate about participating in […]
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While there are a variety of ways to treat breast cancer, many women may find that a mastectomy can be an optimal treatment option for them. Oftentimes, these patients may also benefit from breast reconstruction surgery, a procedure designed to restore the breast to a natural-looking shape, size, and overall appearance after mastectomy. When performed by an experienced surgeon who […]
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As we enter our last week in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we had a great response to BRA (“Breast Reconstruction Awareness”) Day on October 19th. Patients reached out to friends, neighbors and colleagues to make them aware of the remarkable advances in breast cancer early detection and treatment, as well as the rapidly changing advancements in breast reconstruction and […]
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