Breast cancer is an all-too-common disease that affects thousands of Canadian women every year. The Breast Cancer Society of Canada estimates that in 2015, 25 000 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The life-altering fight to overcome this disease often involves the removal of the affected breast(s) with a surgical process known as […]
Breast reconstruction surgery is a subject that is very close to our hearts at Oakville Plastic Surgery & Medspa. As a plastic surgeon, Dr. de Kleer has worked extensively to raise awareness and funding for continued innovations in breast reconstruction surgery methods and improved patient care in the Oakville/Mississauga region. With this in mind, and […]
Breast cancer in itself brings about a whole list of emotional and physical attributes – even without the added cosmetic concerns of a potential breast removal. There is no denying the multi-faceted complexities of undergoing a mastectomy. To many, breasts are an external representation of femininity and their loss represents much more than fatty chest […]
“Closing the loop on breast cancer means making sure that every woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer is aware of all of her options to heal.” – Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada October 15, 2014 is BRA Day – an initiative designed to promote education, awareness and access for women who may wish to […]
