Reconstruction Options

Understanding your reconstruction options can be confusing.  The following organizations provide information and resources to help you better understand your options for reconstruction after mastectomy.  this information can help facilitate discussions with your surgeon.

Although we have provided a short description, programs and fund availability can change.  We do our best to keep this information as up to date as possible.

If you are considering breast reconstruction surgery, talk with a breast surgeon and a plastic surgeon so you understand all the reconstruction options and can figure out which one makes the most sense for you. You may also find it helpful to speak with others who’ve had breast reconstruction surgery.

This information is provided by Breastcancer.org.
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Co-created by leading specialists and patient advocates, Breast Advocate® is a free breast cancer surgery app that provides ALL your surgical options along with evidence-based recommendations, personalized for you.

This is your resource and support for all options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

FORCE has created a Post Mastectomy Photo and Video Gallery with images and videos of individuals after mastectomy and reconstruction.

These images and videos were submitted by our members to help others who need to make decisions about mastectomy and reconstruction.

After losing her mother, grandmother and great aunt to breast cancer by the age of 16, Allyn Rose made it her mission to educate herself and others on how to prevent breast cancer.

Comprehensive information regarding your choices for mastectomy and reconstruction, genetic testing, as well as provide access to the essential items needed for a smooth recovery.

Susan G. Komen provides information on timing, costs  and methods of reconstruction.