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 mastectomies
• Mastectomy incisions
• Tissue expanders
• Preventative/risk reduction mastectomy
• Bilateral & contralateral mastectomy
• Lymph node biopsy

Links for this pod:

• Dr Kylie is VP of BreastSurgANZ
• Watch the IG Live ‘what to ask in your first appointment’ with Dr Kylie

Where you can find Luan:

• Instagram
• Website
• LinkedIn

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)

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