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Breast Cancer/Questions Answered by Expert Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD
| Subject | Date Asked |
| small lump after reconsruction | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: ten days ago I had my expander changed for the implant and had a checkup yesterday. Before the ... A: Without examining you and knowing your precise surgical history I'm afraid I cannot say what the ... | |
| checking second brest. | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: firstly thanks your answers were really helpful. Can I also ask, if a patient had a single ... A: Typically the confirmation that the cancer is gone is obtained from the patholgy results from the ... | |
| mastectomy and breast reconstruction | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: could I ask, would a breast reconstruction ever be done on the same day as a mastectomy or would ... A: Breast reconstruction can be performed at any time - either at the same time as the mastectomy ... | |
| DCIS w/small Invasive Cancer & ALH | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently have been diagnosed with DCIS and .5cm of invasive cancer. The cancer area has been ... A: Jennifer, I'm sorry you have to go through all this. You could have radiation to the remaining ... | |
| skin sparing mastectomy - prophylactic mastectomy | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to have a skin saving masectomy - there is no cancer present only some atypical ... A: Valerie, Yes, many women choose to undergo skin sparing mastectomy even in the absence of cancer. ... | |
| External Breast Expansion | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I had saline breast implants for 12 years. Had breast explant 1 1/2 years ago. I just felt it was ... A: Katie, There are no studies that have shown a direct link between saline implants and ... | |
| breast reconstruction problems | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: long story short....i was dx w/breast cancer in 2008. the drs thought that we caught it early but ... A: Yes, this is fairly common, particularly after lymph node surgery and radiation. You are exactly ... | |
| medicaid breast reconstruction | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: will medicaid cover reconstruction - i have alreay been treated for the cancer - am just now ... A: Stephanie, yes, medicaid pays for breast reconstruction. However, to my knowledge it won't cover ... | |
| Immediate vs. Delayed Breast Reconstruction | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Due to four generations of breast cancer, I will be having a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy (skin ... A: Kristine, Immediate breast reconstruction almost always provides a far superior cosmetic result ... | |
| Delayed DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I will have a right mastectomy for IDC on 10/3/08, with no immediate reconstruction. If I should ... A: If you know at this point that you will be seeking breast reconstruction surgery down the road I ... | |
| Delayed reconstruction with DIEP flap after mastectomy | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: Chrysopoulo, 1. Can a reconstructed breast mound, such as the DIEP flap, obscure local cancer ... A: Mary, DIEP flaps or any other method of breast reconstruction can potentially delay the diagnosis ... | |
| Breast implants and cancer? | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Hey Doc, I really would like to get breast augmentation but I am scared because my Mom has had ... A: You have raised a very important question. Certainly it highlights the importance of thorough ... | |
Breast Cancer
Answers by Expert:
Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD
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Expertise
Breast reconstruction and scar healing questions only please.
Experience
Dr Chrysopoulo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM). Dr Chrysopoulo's areas of special interest include scar healing and microsurgical breast reconstruction following mastectomy (including DIEP, SIEA, TUG and GAP flap procedures).
Education/Credentials
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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