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Old 08-05-2013, 09:25 AM   #1
Shirley
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Re: Breast Reconstruction: Bravia Procedure-looks way easier and less painful

The University of Washington Alumni Magazine recently featured an article about the Brava procedure. It profiles one woman's experience with it, and is quite helpful if you are trying to figure out what this is about. At first it sounded kind of wacky to me (especially when you see the pictures of the cones you have to wear), but this is something that mainstream physicians are doing and evidently with success.

http://www.washington.edu/alumni/col...ne-2013/mapes/
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  • clear margins but close. Tumor at removal down to 2.2 cm.
  • Radiation 6 wks starting 10-17-13.
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