Types of mastectomy

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 mastectomiesMastectomy incisionsTissue expandersPreventative/risk reduction mastectomyBilateral & contralateral mastectomyLymph node biopsy  Links for this pod:Dr Kylie is VP of BreastSurgANZWatch the IG Live ‘what to ask in your first appointment’ with Dr Kylie  Where you can find Luan:InstagramWebsiteLinkedIn  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. Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.