Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu

  Breast Reconstruction Following a Mastectomy Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a complex procedure. It reshapes the breast following a mastectomy, which removes the breasts to cure or prevent breast cancer. A surgeon reconstructs a breast using an artificial implant, a flap of tissue from another part of the patient's body, or both. Who needs Breast Reconstruction after a Mastectomy? Breast reconstruction surgery may be chosen by women who have had surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment to restore the shape and appearance of the breast. However, before undergoing a mastectomy, the patient should discuss this option with his or her doctor. A woman may choose breast reconstruction for a variety of reasons, including: To make her chest seem balanced whether she is wearing dresses to recover her breast shape permanently Refusing to utilize an external prosthetic to make her feel better about her body image The surgical team will advise the patient whether reconstr...

Breast cancer is a significant cause of mortality in women globally, and while uncommon, males may acquire breast cancer as well. According to the WHO, 2.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, with over 685,000 fatalities globally. As of the end of 2020, around 7.8 million women have been diagnosed with Breast Disease in the previous five years, making it the most frequent cancer in the world. It also accounts for more disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost by women globally than any other kind of cancer. Breast cancer affects women at any age after puberty in every country around the world, with rates increasing with age. Despite its fatality among women, Breast Cancer is one of the simplest kinds of cancer to treat or has the greatest survival rates if diagnosed early. Breast cancer cells often develop tumors in the cell linings of glandular tissue lobules and ducts of the breast. During the early stages, cancer development is limited to these areas, with ...