{"id":1555,"date":"2022-11-25T20:35:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T01:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubanrose.wpbeta.vortexdev.com\/blogue\/breast-reconstruction-how-do-i-choose-the-best-option-for-me\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T14:01:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T18:01:59","slug":"breast-reconstruction-how-do-i-choose-the-best-option-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubanrose.wpbeta.vortexdev.com\/en\/blog\/breast-reconstruction-how-do-i-choose-the-best-option-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast reconstruction: How do I choose the best option for me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are different options and routes to take during the breast cancer journey, depending on your diagnosis, as each situation is unique. Among the different possible treatment plans, a mastectomy may be suggested, which means that a decision about reconstruction will have to be made. This choice is very personal, and either option is valid. The decision may be obvious for some people; more difficult for others.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to possibly help and support you in your choice, the Foundation has put together some information and resources:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What are your options<\/span>?\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, it is important to know that breast reconstruction after surgery is covered by the R\u00e9gie de l’assurance maladie du Qu\u00e9bec (RAMQ). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The choice of the type of reconstruction also depends on various factors, such as the treatment plan, the availability and health of replacement tissue, certain physical characteristics, and the general state of health, since reconstruction\u2013or certain reconstruction techniques\u2013are not always possible. Therefore, it is important to ask your plastic surgeon to explain the different techniques, and to tell you which are suitable for you. The timing of the procedure may also vary from person to person: you may have immediate reconstruction, at the same time as your breast surgery, or you may have it at a later date, which is called delayed reconstruction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of these options has advantages and disadvantages. If you have to choose, you may want to ask your healthcare team if the options you will be offered later will be the same, and if you will have the same results. You may also want to discuss the cosmetic outcome, and the different possibilities available to you while you await reconstruction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although delayed reconstruction can be offered within a variable time frame after treatments have stopped, be aware that if you are not ready at that time, it will always be possible to postpone reconstruction until later, or not to have it at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main reconstruction techniques are: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n