Breast Reconstruction - Breast Cancer
Amazingly, a recent study published in Cancer (a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society) states that over 30 percent of women are not offered any information about reconstruction by their general surgeon when they are diagnosed with ... [... more]
Bella Online |
A Union Officer in the Reconstruction
 Great first-hand account of reconstruction: De Forest describes his experiences as a Freedmen's Bureau agent during Reconstruction in Greenville, SC. Not only is his story very engaging, but he provides a unique look into the turmoils of reconstruction, [... more]
$17.95
Amazon.com |
Stay Connected - Breast Cancer
One of the most difficult things that happens during breast cancer treatment, or any serious illness for that matter, is keeping family and friends up to date on our status. As much as it means to know that there is an entire world of people "out ... [... more]
Bella Online |
The 2008 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - Breast Cancer
The 31st Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is in full swing, and great reports are coming in from the front lines by way of blogs and podcasts. We'll link to some of those highlights later in this article, but first - a brief overview of ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Sugar and Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer
In a word, no. Of course not. If you have a Snickers bar, it will not give you cancer. If we dig a little deeper, however, there are some interesting schools of thought around sugar and the role it plays in our cancer diagnosis. According to a ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Image - TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction - Preparation
Woman after mastectomy, showing trans-rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) and surrounding tissues, in preparation for reconstruction. segment of abdominal tissues: skin and fat, to be transferred along with muscle to create the new breast left trans ... [... more]
Breast Cancer |
Extent of scarring after mastectomy/reconstruction?
My mom is about to have a mastectomy and I was wondering about scarring involved with the reconstruction (trans) and complications with the reconstruction. After your mother's breast has been removed, the doctor will try to recreate a new breast ... [... more]
Breast Cancer |
Breast Reconstruction with a Mastectomy
Expert advice on breast reconstruction from the National Center for Policy Research for Women & Families. Most women can undergo at least part of the breast reconstruction procedure at the same time as their mastectomy. Breast reconstruction can ... [... more]
Better Homes and Gardens USA |
Reconstruction: People and Perspectives (Perspectives in ...
A top pick for any collection strong in Civil War era history: Joining others in the 'Perspectives in American Social History' series is Reconstruction: People and Perspectives, a guide to the history and course of Reconstruction on the former [... more]
$85.00
Amazon.com |
Forever Free: The Story of Emancipation and Reconstruction
Amazon.com Review: A Timeline of Emancipation In Forever Free, Eric Foner, the leading historian of America's Reconstruction era, reexamines one of the most misunderstood periods of American history: the struggle to overthrow slavery and establish [... more]
$15.95
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West from Appomattox: The Reconstruction of America ...
Reconstruction and the American West: In "West from Appomatox", Professor Heather Cox Richardson focuses on the role of the American West in defining the American experience and the American character in the decades following the Civil War to [... more]
$20.00
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West from Appomattox: The Reconstruction of America ...
Reconstruction and the American West: In "West from Appomatox", Professor Heather Cox Richardson focuses on the role of the American West in defining the American experience and the American character in the decades following the Civil War to [... more]
$20.00
Amazon.com |
