Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, talks in detail about the two surgical treatment options for breast cancer; breast conservation therapy and a mastectomy. Dr. Baker explains what will happen after the diagnosis is made and the importance of learning about all of the options available to treat breast cancer. Dr. Baker discusses various surgical options involved with a mastectomy, such as silicone or saline implants, reconstructive breast surgery using body fat or muscle performed by south Carolina breast cancer surgeons, and how much recovery time is needed.

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