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Show Notes
Did you know there were different kinds of mastectomies?
In this pod Luan talks to Specialist Breast Surgeon, Dr Kylie Snook, about what a mastectomy is and why someone might have one.
Luan and Dr Kylie talk about:
- Is all breast tissue removed?
- Nipple-sparing & skin-sparing mastectomies
- Mastectomy incisions
- Tissue expanders
- Preventative/risk reduction mastectomy
- Bilateral & contralateral mastectomy
- Lymph node biopsy
Links for this pod:
- Dr Kylie is VP of BreastSurgANZ
- Watch the IG Live ‘what to ask in your first appointment’ with Dr Kylie
Where you can find Luan:
If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.
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