Breast Cancer Patients not Told Options

Did you know that most doctors don't talk about breast reconstruction with women before cancer surgery, depriving them of key information that can sway their decision about whether to have the whole breast or just a lump removed, new research suggests.Only 1/3 of the roughly 1200 women in the study said surgeons discussed cosmetic remedies with them in advance. When the topic did come up, women were four times more likely to choose the more drastic operation, mastectomy. The point is that all women should be advised of all their options, so they can make the right decision for them.