Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

According to The American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, regardless of race or ethnicity, and it is the second most common cause of death from cancer among white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native women.You may have had or are about to have a mastectomy, either because you've been diagnosed with breast cancer or are at very high risk of developing it in the future. If so, your doctor may have told you about options to rebuild your breast or breasts — a surgery called breast reconstruction. Listen in as Dr. Bradley Mudge, board certified plastic surgeon and a member of the Medical Staff at Corona Regional Medical Center discusses your options for Breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery.