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May
Statement on Coronavirus
Our practice is committed to mutual community wellness. As of the morning of Friday, March 13, 2020 there are two confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Austin. We are closely monitoring the situation and following directives from the Centers for Disease Control (CD...
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May
What is Hybrid Breast Reconstruction?
Undergoing a mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis can be a challenging experience, both physically and emotionally. For many women, choosing to restore one or both breasts via a reconstruction procedure can feel like a celebration of recovery and restored health. Breast rec...
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May
Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: What Comes Next?
A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, your mind racing with questions about treatment options. You are not alone in your feelings, fears or questions. One in eight women in the United States is expected to develop breast cancer at some point in her life, and there are cu...
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May
APEX Flap vs. DIEP Flap Reconstruction — Is There a Difference?
Recently, our practice received questions from a breast cancer patient about a seemingly “new” type of living tissue breast reconstruction, coined the “APEX flap.” But is the procedure any different from the DIEP flap breast reconstruction Dr. Christine Fi...
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May
I Have Been Diagnosed With The BRCA Gene. What Are My Options?
Evidence that identifiable genetic mutations could increase woman's risk of developing breast cancer was first demonstrated in 1990 in Berkeley, California. This discovery led to the concept of hereditary breast-ovarian cancer syndrome with, in the case of a BRCA gene...
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