by Guest Writer - Patient Real Story | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy, Real Stories |
On the 30th of March 2016 I had a meeting with a genetics counsellor at the Gold Coast University Hospital regarding being tested for the BRCA2 (breast cancer) gene. I have a strong family history. It took 6 weeks for my blood test results to come back and...
by Trish | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy |
Dr Damian Marucci, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Kogarah, Sydney, says breast reconstruction for women after cancer is one of the most important parts of his practice. One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer before they turn 85 and a common...
by Trish | Aug 11, 2017 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy |
Hearing you have breast cancer is a devastating blow for any woman. The treatment and journey back to health is usually exhausting, scary and emotional and often requires one or both breasts removed in a mastectomy. Whilst reconstruction after a mastectomy is an...
by Trish | Dec 28, 2016 | Blog, Facial Contouring, Mastectomy, Reconstructive Surgery |
Since the 1970’s when we started to see more alternative lifestyles become more accepted, to today when we have a thriving transgender community in most countries all around the world, it’s only a natural progression that plastic surgery has developed procedures to...
by Trish | Oct 22, 2016 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy |
Breast cancer sucks. Unfortunately, as the most common cancer in women today, one in 8 of us will be diagnosed with it by the time we turn 85. It was estimated that around 42 women were diagnosed with breast cancer each day in 2015. Many of these women as part of...
by Trish | Jul 6, 2016 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy, News and Trends |
There are many and varied reasons to consider breast enhancement surgery; from reconstructive purposes to enlargement of the breasts. Breast reconstruction generally occurs after a patient has undergone a mastectomy, while breast enlargement typically allows a patient...
by Trish | Dec 9, 2015 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy, Real Stories |
Recently, I was approached by “Rani” wanting to share her story of breast cancer. Rani is a doctor, and you just don’t think it can happen to a doctor – or at least I didn’t. Since hearing Rani’s it’s made me rethink what’s important, and what’s not, and also how...
by Trish | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy, Real Stories |
We love hearing your stories, and think anyone who is willing to tell their story in a public forum is so brave, and you can never know how many people they might touch or help by sharing their experience. Toni is one of these women, and each and every one of us needs...
by Trish | Aug 28, 2015 | Blog, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy |
A mastectomy is something most of us don’t really imagine, or hope, will be something we have to undergo. Usually, a mastectomy is performed due to cancer, or the threat of. Unfortunately, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimate that the number of new...
by Trish | Apr 8, 2015 | Blog, Mastectomy |
Cancer – it is something that affects all of us, whether it is first hand or through someone we love or know. Even the seemingly blessed Angelina Jolie. Unfortunately, even with today’s medical miracles and rapid technological advancements, doctors and...
