BREAST CANCER REVIEW 

Breast Cancer in the U.S.

Anatomy and Pathology

Risk Factors

Detection and Screening

Diagnosis and Staging

Treatment Options

Breast Reconstruction

Follow-Up Care and Support

Breast Reconstruction

References / Additional Resources

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References

• American Cancer Society (ACS). Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy (revised, Aug. 23, 2004). Retrieved Jul. 21, 2006 from the ACS web site: www.cancer.org
• American Cancer Society (ACS). Prostheses. Retrieved Jul. 21, 2006 from the ACS web site: www.cancer.org
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Breast Reconstruction. Retrieved Mar. 13, 2006 from the ASPS web site: www.plasticsurgery.org
• FindLaw. California Insurance Code 10123.8. Retrieved Jul. 21, 2006 from the FindLaw web site: at: lp.findlaw.com
• Imaginis. Breast Reconstruction (updated, Jan., 2006). Retrieved Mar. 13, 2006 from the Imaginis web site: imaginis.com
• Kim, JYS. Breast Reconstruction, Latissimus Flap (updated, Jun. 14, 2006). Retrieved Jul. 22, 2006 from the eMedicine web site: www.emedicine.com
• Kroll, SS. Breast Reconstruction Guide for Patients (Reece, JP, Ed.), (2006). Retrieved Jul. 21, 2006 from the MD Anderson Cancer Center web site: www.mdanderson.org
• Mayo Clinic. Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy (updated, Oct. 7, 2005). Retrieved March 13, 2006 from the MayoClinic web site: www.mayoclinic.com
• National Cancer Institute (NCI). Breast Reconstruction. Retrieved Jul. 22, 2006 from the NCI web site:www.cancer.gov
• Rados, C. Making an Informed Decision About Breast Implants. FDA Consumer Magazine. (Sep. - Oct. 2004). Retrieved Mar. 13, 2006 from the FDA web site: www.fda.gov
• Reconstructive Breast Surgery (RBS). Surgical Options. Retrieved Mar. 13, 2006 from the RBS web site: www.breastreconstruction.ca
• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Your Rights After A Mastectomy: Women's Health & Cancer Rights Act of 1998. Retrieved Jul. 22, 2006 from the DOL web site: www.dol.gov
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Breast Implant Questions and Answers (2006). Retrieved Dec. 14, 2006 from the FDA web site:www.fda.gov

Additional Resources:

Overviews

• Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
  American Cancer Society | www.cancer.org
• Breast Reconstruction
  American Society of Plastic Surgeons | www.plasticsurgery.org
• Breast Reconstruction Guide for Patients
  MD Anderson | www.mdanderson.org

Image Resources

• Breast Reconstruction Plastic Surgery Photo Gallery
  American Society of Plastic Surgeons | www.plasticsurgery.org
• Pictures of Breast Reconstruction
  Breastcancer.org | www.breastcancer.org

Types of Breast Reconstruction (see also Overviews)

• Breast Reconstruction with Breast Implants
  MayoClinic.com | www.mayoclinic.com
• Breast Reconstruction with Flap Surgery
  MayoClinic.com | www.mayoclinic.com
• Breast Implants
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration | www.fda.gov

Breast Prostheses

• Breast Prostheses and Hair Loss Accessories List
  American Cancer Society | www.cancer.org
• Prostheses
  American Cancer Society | www.cancer.org
• Types of Prostheses
  Breastcancer.org | www.breastcancer.org

References / Additional Resources updated: May 14, 2010.

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