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  • Types of Breast Cancer Surgeries

    Types of Breast Cancer Surgeries

    Types of Breast Cancer Surgeries

    Welcome once again to our blog here at Second to Nature. Over the next few months, we will raise awareness by discussing a few important issues for our clients. These include the different types of breast cancer surgeries available. Future articles will also explore who to tell about your cancer diagnosis, and choosing the type of surgery that is right for you.

    Accordingly, it is our desire to build a culture of understanding through education. To help lay the groundwork, we can start by sharing some enlightenment about breast cancer surgery. Yes, there are a variety of medical procedures available to patients. Let us review some of the most common types.

    Surgical Removal and Treatment of Breast Cancer

    Clients who receive a breast cancer diagnosis may undergo different types of breast cancer surgeries. Medical professionals use surgical procedures to effectively remove cancerous tumors, cells, and more from the chest and surrounding areas. The doctor may also combine a surgical procedure with another treatment, such as radiation therapy.

    It is enlightening to have a general awareness of the types of breast cancer surgeries that clients may face. Each patient’s experience is unique to the type of breast cancer removal or treatment the doctor recommends. Medical professionals provide their patients with full details specific to the type of diagnosis, procedure, and prognosis.

    Common Breast Cancer Surgeries

    Next, it is important to understand that any type of surgery comes with a certain amount of risk. Doctors and others on the care team will share what patients and their loved ones may expect with the most common types of breast cancer surgeries they perform. Active education and involvement helps to provide more positive outcomes.

    Breast cancer surgeries include:

    Lumpectomy: This procedure removes a tumor from the breast. A lumpectomy differs from a mastectomy, which removes the entire breast. Women who undergo a lumpectomy are usually recommended to receive radiation following surgery to help prevent recurrence. Some women are candidates for intraoperative radiation therapy. This typically limits the amount of radiation treatments needed after surgery. Commonly referred to as breast conservation therapy, the surgeon will design a lumpectomy coupled with radiation therapy to allow a woman to keep her breast.

    Mastectomy: This is the surgical removal of all the breast tissue. If breast conservation therapy is not a viable option, the doctor may recommend mastectomy. Women who have cancer in multiple areas of the breast and/or large tumors relative to the size of the breast are typically recommended to undergo a mastectomy. The cancer specialist may also recommend mastectomy for women with certain genetic mutations (BRCA1 or BRCA2). In many instances, the surgeon will spare much of the breast skin and even the nipple to improve the outcome of reconstruction.

    Several Different Types of Mastectomy

    For patients undergoing mastectomy, there are several different types of mastectomy:

    • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, which includes removal of the breast tissue only.
    • Skin-sparing mastectomy, which removes the breast tissue along with the nipple and areola.
    • Total (simple) mastectomy, which is a removal of the breast tissue and skin.
    • Modified radical mastectomy, which removes the whole breast, along with the lymph nodes under the arm.

    Factors such as breast size, breast shape, type of cancer, and the location of cancer in the breast and/or lymph nodes will determine which type of mastectomy the surgeon will perform. Your breast surgeon will guide you through the decision-making process. They will review options and outcomes for the type of mastectomy procedure appropriate for you. For more information, refer to the American Cancer Society website.

    Education Leads to Understanding and Support

    We hope that in sharing this important information that it will help educate readers about what they or their loved ones may experience. Remember that each person’s medical journey is a personal matter between them and their healthcare provider. As caring members of the community, we can all share in raising awareness through education.

    Like the staff at Second to Nature, many of us can learn a little more every day about the challenges associated with a breast cancer diagnosis. Sharing this type of education better equips us to offer much in the way of support. Embracing this added empathy means so much to patients who must undergo breast cancer surgery.

    Contact Second to Nature for After Breast Cancer Fashions

    After breast cancer surgery, contact Second to Nature for the post-surgery fashions you need to help with your recovery. We treat each breast cancer patient who comes to Second to Nature as people first, who happen to have the experience of a breast cancer diagnosis. Operating as we do on a person-first basis allows us the freedom and ability to customize the shopping experience for each client.

    Second to Nature is conveniently located in the Woodhaven Office Park, at 5450 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA. Call Second to Nature for an appointment at (540) 366-2711 or use our contact form. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest news and specials.

  • New Breast Form with Custom Fitting in Roanoke, Virginia

    New Breast Form with Custom Fitting in Roanoke, Virginia

    New Breast Form with Custom Fitting in Roanoke, Virginia

    The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to how Second to Nature continues to provide outstanding service to our clients. Appointments for consultations and custom fitting for new breast forms may now take place via videoconference on FaceTime. We offer this convenience to keep everyone healthier to effectively halt the risk of coronavirus.

    Second to Nature in Roanoke is Where to Go for a New Breast Form

    This month, we would like to spend a little time talking about a very important part of our business. As a certified custom fitter for new breast forms in Roanoke, Virginia, Second to Nature takes great pride in providing clients with outstanding service when selecting a new breast form.

    In a previous blog, we talked about how the Second to Nature team goes to industry conferences. A primary part of the conference experience is visiting with vendors in the exhibit hall. This is where we encounter displays and meet with the experts that manufacture the products we provide to clients, such as new breast forms.

    Innovation, Design, and Development of New Breast Forms

    Over the years that Second to Nature has been serving the Roanoke community, our industry has grown in so many ways. We have seen noteworthy changes in the way providers support women’s health. One of the more beautiful and meaningful aspects is how manufacturers create new breast forms.

    The use of innovative components in the design and engineering of breast forms continues to intrigue us. Industry leaders charged with research and development take the time to listen to the concerns and challenges women face after breast surgery. Over the years, these manufacturers are the ones who create the new breast forms that our clients appreciate.

    Consult with Us for the Newest Breast Forms from Industry Leaders

    We meet many of our customers after surgery, although some do visit us ahead of time. Our trained and caring staff can help answer many questions women have about what takes place after surgery or mastectomy. It helps when women have the opportunity to become fully informed about various options available to them.

    When a customer is planning to undergo breast surgery or has had a mastectomy, we understand that much of the hesitancy or anxiety can come from the unknown on the other side of recovery. The professionals at Second to Nature are here for our Roanoke-area clients as an anchor of support. We not only offer the products but have the training and experience to bring clients so many beautiful enhancements after breast surgery and beyond.

    Custom Fitting After Breast Surgery by Second to Nature

    Take the guesswork out of buying a new breast form with custom fitting by Second to Nature. We take time to work with each client individually, offering specialized fitting sessions. With time devoted to each person, we are able to custom fit breast forms that work with your lifestyle.

    Whether you lead a sedentary or more active life, there are different types and styles of breast forms that are better suited for different situations and environments. Remember, too, that our bodies do change over time. The breast form a client might have purchased a couple of years ago may no longer have the same fit or appearance. Due to consistent use and various physical changes, it might be time to schedule another visit with us for a new breast form.

     

    Be Happy With Your Breast Form Purchase from Us

    In our business, a primary goal is that our clients remain happy with the products we offer. This includes not only a breast form, but the other shapewear and garments that go along with it. Our professional staff understands that each client desires to convey a certain image, and possibly multiple images in any given day. We strive to keep our clients happy with every breast form purchase and take time to listen to your feedback.

    We want to know what makes you happiest about your purchases from Second to Nature. Our Roanoke-area business strives to evolve, and a big part of our evolution has been the comments we receive from customers. Taking the time to call us or write messages gives us an opportunity to serve you, make refinements, and obtain products you want most.

    Find Your Favorite Breast Form at Second to Nature

    We hope that delving into a conversation about breast forms has helped you to start thinking about some beautiful possibilities. We strive to not only keep up with changes in our industry but with our clients as well. Second to Nature stands ready to serve our Roanoke-area clients. We provide outstanding service as a local leader for after breast surgery care, education, and fashion.

    Beyond bringing support to women, our team is ready to continue helping breast cancer survivors. Our caring staff helps them and their families advocate for the kind of medical care and supports they might need. We work with local and national insurance companies to keep women’s health in the forefront. Second to Nature wants you to not only find your favorite breast form but make it affordable and easy to obtain. Give us a call today!

     


    Second to Nature is conveniently located in the Woodhaven Office Park, at 5450 Peters Creek Road. Call Second to Nature for an appointment at (540) 366-2711 or use our convenient contact form. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest news and specials.