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More Women Surviving After Early Breast Cancer
Still too little is known about these ‘in situ’ malignancies, experts say
Posted August 31, 2009
Skin-sparing mastectomies minimize post surgical deformities
The more frequent diagnosis of in situ carinoma and the longer survival of these women represents a triumph against breast cancer in the past 20 years. The next step in our efforts to reduce the impact of breast cancer should be a greater emphasis on minimizing post surgical breast deformity. The use of skin sparing mastectomy and other operations based on principles developed for breast plastic surgery has been shown to markedly improve the appearance of the breast after cancer surgery. The BPF mission is to encourage women to become educated about these options.
Joel A Aronowitz, MD
Chief, Division Plastic Surgery
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Joel A Aronowitz, MD of CA
