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Less invasive reconstruction techniques?

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Question from Tweetie: Are there any less invasive reconstruction techniques being developed any time in the near future?
Answers —Nicholas Robert, M.D.: There is some interest in so-called subcutaneous mastectomies that will preserve the nipple area. However, the different techniques for reconstruction that have been developed using a free flap are usually more time consuming and would not be described as less invasive. In terms of implants, there is an increasing experience of using silicone implants versus saline implants, which may produce a better cosmetic outcome, at least in the opinions of some.
Generosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.P.: The choice of reconstruction has to be individualized to the body habitus of the woman, the size and the extent of the breast cancer, and the potential use of post-mastectomy radiation. But we have made significant advances in breast cancer reconstruction.

On Wednesday, June 20, 2007, the Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Updates from the 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting. Generosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.P. and moderator Nicholas Robert, M.D. answered your questions about the latest news on breast cancer screening, treatment, and side effects reported at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.

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Generosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.PGenerosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.P. is the director of the Cooper Cancer Institute and heads the division of hematology/medical oncology at Cooper University Hospital.

Nicholas Robert, M.D.Nicholas Robert, M.D. is a co-chair of the Breast Committee of the U.S. Oncology Research Network and also chairs the Cancer Committee and Research Committee of the Inova Fairfax Hospital's Cancer Center. 

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