New Survey: Women Want to See Breast Reconstruction Results Before Cancer Surgery
August 21, 2012 07:00 ET | American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL--(Marketwire - Aug 21, 2012) - A new survey released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows 89 percent of women want to see what breast reconstruction...
New Ribbon to Support Uninsured Breast Cancer Survivors
August 14, 2012 07:00 ET | My Hope Chest
SEMINOLE, FL--(Marketwire - Aug 14, 2012) - My Hope Chest, a Florida-based non-profit, is proud to introduce the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Ribbon, the first ribbon to support uninsured and...
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Charleston Plastic Surgeon on Combining Breast Reconstruction With Mastectomy
August 14, 2012 05:01 ET | Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas
CHARLESTON, SC--(Marketwire - Aug 14, 2012) - Many women facing a mastectomy for breast cancer choose to undergo breast reconstruction. Until recently, the two basic techniques for breast...
Center for Restorative Breast Surgery Joins American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Singer/Songwriter Jewel to Raise Breast Reconstruction Awareness
July 12, 2012 09:10 ET | American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research shows that 7 of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer remain in the dark about their reconstruction options following a...
ASPS Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Empower Women With Breast Cancer to Better Understand Their Care Choices
June 11, 2012 16:01 ET | American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today announced its strong support of H.R. 5937, the "Breast Cancer Patient Education Act."...
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Virginia Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon on Risks of Medical Tourism
June 06, 2012 05:06 ET | Parva Plastic Surgery
LEESBURG, VA--(Marketwire - Jun 6, 2012) - A recent study conducted by treatmentabroad.com reveals medical tourism for a range of procedures is on the rise as patients strive to save on the cost of...
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New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Says Continued Education Is Essential for Good Practice
March 21, 2012 05:10 ET | Plastic Surgeon Dr. Luis Zapiach
PARAMUS, NJ--(Marketwire - Mar 21, 2012) - Dr. Luis Zapiach, a plastic surgeon in New Jersey, says surgeons who stay active in their education are more equipped to provide the highest levels of...
Breast Reconstruction Increases Psychosocial and Sexual Well Being, Study Finds
November 07, 2011 13:26 ET | American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women who have breast reconstruction using tissue taken from their abdomen, after mastectomy, experience significant improvements in...