Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction
For women worldwide and right here in Orange County, breast cancer brings an almost innumerable list of complications and challenges to a woman's life. It is comforting to know that with modern treatments and drug therapies, breast cancer is by no means a terminal diagnosis for most women. At the same time, a cancer diagnosis can be a shock to the system, in almost all cases causing women to worry about what treatment will be like and what the future may hold.
You have so much to consider as you weigh your options. If mastectomy is your recommended treatment, it is only natural to wonder what you can do to minimize the physical reminders of breast cancer. Dr. Andrew Smith is an Orange County breast surgeon who understands the stress of envisioning your life after breast cancer because he has been a part of the treatment team for many patients just like you.
Dr. Smith created this site to help provide detailed information and other resources that can help relieve some of the fear and worry so that you can make good choices for your health and happiness. He is available to talk with you and your cancer treatment team - contact him online to take the next step.
Site Resources
Dr. Smith is focused on providing relevant and up-to-date information on key topics related to breast reconstruction. Learn more about your options by browsing some of the helpful resources he has made available on this Web site:
- Who is a Candidate?: Breast reconstruction is appropriate for the majority of women who face mastectomy. Learn more about whether it is right for you.
- Insurance and Breast Reconstruction: Understanding medical insurance coverage as it relates to breast reconstruction is difficult for many Orange County patients.
- Surgical Techniques: Breast reconstruction techniques include the use of breast implants or tissue transplanted from another area of your body. Patients also can choose to have the nipple and areola reconstructed.
- Real Patient Stories: What better way to learn about breast reconstruction than to hear firsthand from women who have had the procedure from Dr. Smith?
- Potential Risks & Complications: To ensure breast reconstruction is right for you, you need to be aware of the potential risks and complications.
- Answers to Common Questions: At a time filled with questions, Dr. Smith answers some of the most common ones.
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Next Steps: Breast Reconstruction in Orange County
Dr. Andrew Smith is honored to be able to help so many women rebuild their lives after a breast cancer diagnosis. If you are considering reconstruction, request a consultation online with Dr. Smith or call his office at 949.653.7000.
