Breast reconstruction surgery recreates the shape of the breast following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. There are many different kinds of reconstruction and lots to consider. Then of course, there's the emotional impact that goes along with it. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain speaks to plastic and reconstructive surgeon Richard Zinn and BCNA Director of Programs and breast cancer survivor Kellie Shewring about reconstruction, from implants to tram flap to recovery - and whether you even need to have one at all.

RESOURCES:

• BCNA's My Journey Online Tool
• BCNA Online Network and the Choosing Reconstruction group
• BRECONDA breast reconstruction decision aid
• Surgery (bcna.org.au)
• Breast reconstruction (bcna.org.au)
• My Care Kit
• BreastsurgANZ: find a surgeon

Upfront About Breast Canceris a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode was made possible through the Supporting Women In Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer program, funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia.

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