Double Mastectomy
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Christina Applegate's Double Mastectomy: FAQ
webmd.com — “Christina Applegate has gotten a preventive double mastectomy to keep her breast cancer from returning and will get reconstructive surgery.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Brachytherapy Doubles Mastectomy Risk And Complications
medicalnewstoday.com — “A breast cancer patient who undergoes brachytherapy has double the chance of losing her breasts compared to one who is treated with whole-breast irradiation, researchers from the MD Anderson Cance” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Breast Implants After Double Mastectomy ~ Breast Implants After Double Mastectomy?
realself.com — “I don't understand if you underwent a flap reconstruction or don't want them.Breast implants may help to restore lost volume but are limited in...” View full resource at realself.com
Most Recently Shared on February 21, 2011 at 12:01 pm By:
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Breast Cancer Survival and Double Mastectomy - TIME
time.com — “Since cancer in one breast tends to spread to the other, healthy breast, more and more women are choosing to remove both, just to be safe. But does such preventive surgery help survival?” View full resource at time.com
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Study: Double Mastectomy May Not Improve Survival Chances: Since cancer in one breast tends to spread to the other... http://bit.ly/cNQyuy
Life after a Double Mastectomy - WEGO Health
community.wegohealth.com — “I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction on January 14th, 2008. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time in 2004, I did my best to avoid having a mastectomy. I was in shock from the breast cancer diagnosis and the thought of having such a major surgery just didn't seem right to me. I went through 5 brutal days of Mammosite radiation. When the treatment was over and my skin finally healed from the burning radiation, I went on with my life and hoped the cancer would never” View full resource at community.wegohealth.com
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Andy Burnham's wife has double mastectomy - Telegraph
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Andy Burnham's wife has double mastectomy - Telegraph http://retwt.me/1Nm7t (via @HealthierLifeCo)
Giuliana Rancic to undergo double mastectomy - CNN.com
cnn.com — “Giuliana Rancic will have a double mastectomy after lumpectomies failed to completely eradicate her breast cancer.” View full resource at cnn.com
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Breast Cancer Survivor Jennifer Mukai: Choosing Double Mastectomy Over Lumpectomy
webmd.com — “Breast cancer survivor Jennifer Mukai talks about deciding to get a double mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Mammograms can save lives, even when they lead to tough decisions. Breast cancer survivor Jennifer Mukai, 43,... http://bit.ly/1FBexM
Christina Applegate cancer free after double mastectomy | Reuters
reuters.com — “LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Samantha Who? star Christina Applegate, 36, is free of cancer after having both breasts removed to combat the disease, the actress told a U.S. television news show on Tuesday. Applegate,” View full resource at reuters.com
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Medical Madness: More Women Scared Into Double Mastectomy as Way to "Prevent" Cancer
naturalnews.com — “Medical Madness: More Women Scared Into Double Mastectomy as Way to” View full resource at naturalnews.com
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Giuliana Rancic To Have Double Mastectomy » Truth in Cosmetic Surgery
cosmeticsurgerytruth.com — “Giuliana Rancic has revealed she will undergo a double mastectomy, after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October. America's popular morning show updated...” View full resource at cosmeticsurgerytruth.com
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Giuliana Rancic To Have Double Mastectomy » Truth in Cosmetic Surgery
cosmeticsurgerytruth.com — “Giuliana Rancic has revealed she will undergo a double mastectomy, after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October. America's popular morning show updated...” View full resource at cosmeticsurgerytruth.com
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Giuliana Rancic recovering from double mastectomy, reconstruction - latimes.com
latimesblogs.latimes.com — “Giuliana Rancic has had her double mastectomy and is "doing really well," according to husband Bill Rancic, who got to help pick out the new look that will come with her reconstructive surgery. Giuliana Rancic discovered her breast cancer after a mammogram done as part of IVF.” View full resource at latimesblogs.latimes.com
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Following Giuliana Rancic's battle with breast cancer? She is recovering from double mastectomy & is doing great http://t.co/c1ON6hcI
More women under 40 choosing double mastectomy to prevent recurrence of cancer
physorg.com — “Women with breast cancer who are under the age of 40 and who have women surgeons are more likely to opt to have their healthy breasts removed to prevent recurrence, a University of Minnesota study has found.” View full resource at physorg.com
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Giuliana Rancic 'doing really well' after double mastectomy
content.usatoday.com — “Giuliana Rancic's husband, Bill, says his wife is in good spirits after surgery. - USATODAY.com” View full resource at content.usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 1:16 pm By:
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@GiulianaRancic doing well after #DoubleMastectomy and #BreastReconstruction surgeries http://t.co/HllhDdxt #ASPS #PlasticSurgery
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Otto J. Placik, M.D. a Chicago based board-certified plastic surgeon performs aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, such as breast enlargement (augmentation) as well as liposuction, laser and endoscopic-assisted lift, tuck and implants of the face, ears, eyes, cheeks, chin, nose, neck, body, breast, abdomen (tummy), thighs and legs. Dr. Placik is certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.® and is an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Otto Placik's hospital appointments include Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights and Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals).
Dr. Placik believes in not only giving patients the best in medical care, but also in achieving a sensitive understanding of their aesthetic goals. Dr. Placik received his medical degree from Northwestern University where he also completed residencies in general and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed a fellowship in the aesthetic reconstruction of complex nasal and facial deformities at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and an additional fellowship in microvascular and hand surgery at Davies Medical Center.
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