Breast reconstruction often not discussed

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Women with breast cancer faced with treatment decisions are oftennot told by their surgeons about the possibility of breastreconstruction after a mastectomy, a study confirms. When theseconversations do occur, many more women choose mastectomy,researchers found.

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[Chelee]

Interesting article...I know I was one of those women that was never told or offered reconstruction. Not once did my surgeon, onc, NP, or any part of my medical team bring this up to me. There is no excuse for it. I see this happens up to 70% which is just un-acceptable. Now that they know this...I hope some changes are put in place ASAP. All women should we fully informed of all their options from day one. (As far as I'm concerned...its just another way to cut cost.) JMHO

Chelee