Research News on Reconstruction

Seventy-five percent of women who have mastectomies go on to have surgical reconstruction of one or both breasts. The majority of women who are given the choice ask for immediate breast reconstruction. The reasons for breast reconstruction vary with lifestyle, occupation, and personality.

In this section, you can read about the most recent studies on different types of reconstruction, new techniques and materials, and other reconstruction-related topics.

These research reports are part of the Breastcancer.org Research News program. Our experts examine recent breast cancer research for exciting advances, important updates, and changes in how breast cancer is treated and diagnosed. We summarize these studies in easy-to-understand language, explaining what the results might mean for YOU. If you'd like to find out about upcoming Research News reports, as well as other important Breastcancer.org programs, including Ask-the-Expert Online Conferences, we encourage you to sign up for free email updates.

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