Lauren did not expect to be diagnosed with stage zero ductal carcinoma in situ after a routine mammogram. The self-proclaimed fitness fanatic elected to have a left breast mastectomy with nipple conserving reconstruction and a breast implant – a “one and done” surgical approach to minimize her post-operative down time. At her follow-up visit, she was disappointed to learn that only an expander could be inserted during the surgery; a second surgery would be required for the implant followed by another 4 to 6 weeks of down time. Now that the second surgery is behind her, Lauren is back to her active lifestyle, cancer-free and feeling stronger than ever. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/plastic-reconstructive-surgery/services-appts/reconstructive-surgery-after-breast-cancer #breastreconstruction #johnshopkins #mamogram
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