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WHEN Louise Butcher had a double mastectomy after her breast cancer diagnosis, she declined reconstructive surgery. Instead, the 51-year-old went on to become the first woman to run the London Mara… ...

After a preventive double mastectomy, the risk of developing breast cancer drops significantly by 90 to 95 per cent. In very rare cases, the cancer is likely to develop in the remaining cells.

A mastectomy with reconstruction requires two surgeons; a tag team. The first, a breast surgeon, takes you apart. The second, a plastic surgeon, puts you back together. My insurance permitted me to ...

When Joanne Janopoulos learned she is genetically predisposed to breast cancer, the 45-year-old mother of two young children chose a preventive double mastectomy. Her surgeon used a hidden scar ...

The goal of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy or a double mastectomy is to restore a breast mound, or mounds. If only one breast is affected, surgery also can be done on your other breast. This ...

Most women who undergo a mastectomy opt for breast reconstruction. However, some prefer to avoid the risks associated with extensive surgery and stay flat. We speak to three women who made this choice ...

Without factoring in physician fees, a unilateral mastectomy could cost between $7000 and $8000 and a bilateral mastectomy could cost between $11,000 and $12,000, according to a 2019 analysis. 9 5.