Community Corner
Breast Saved and Cancer Removed in Artful Blend of Treatment
Cancer surgeons and plastic surgeons are working together to help breast cancer patients avoid mastectomies in the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Health Network is offering an advancement in breast cancer surgery that is an artful blend of plastic surgery and cancer removal.
The procedure - called oncoplasty - allowed Yrene Bodenstein of Lower Macungie Township to avoid a mastectomy when she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer at age 40.
Find out what's happening in Bethlehemwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
With oncoplasty, the surgical oncologist (cancer specialist) and plastic surgeon work together as they consider the extent of cancer surgery needed, the patient’s breast size and shape, and potential reconstruction techniques so the breasts will match.
The advancement reduces down time and emotional turmoil for patients while boosting their confidence, according to LVHN.
Find out what's happening in Bethlehemwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
More information is available in this LVHN article.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
