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Advancements in Care for Breast Cancer Related Surgery - Reconstruction and Lymphedema
Content Warning: This webinar contains images of real breast reconstructive surgeries. Some viewers may find these images graphic or uncomfortable.
Led by Dr. Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS this webinar will explore how innovative surgical techniques are helping to improve outcomes, support recovery, and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals affected by breast cancer.
Expert Speaker:
Dr. Siba Haykal MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS is the Section Chief of Reconstructive Oncology for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery within the Department of Surgery. She is a double-board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She is an acclaimed specialist in microsurgical reconstruction and has research interests in breast reconstructive surgery and vascularized composite allotransplantation.
Dr Haykal has years of experience delivering care for breast cancer patients. She specializes in autologous based reconstruction (DIEP, PAP, SGAP, TUG, LD). She offers innovative techniques for restoration of breast sensation and immediate lymphatic reconstruction following lymph node dissection. She has extensive experience in treating lymphedema and offers lymphovenous bypass and lymph node transplantation.
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Resources:
SurgeryGuide: https://cbcn.ca/en/surgeryguide
Patient Magazine “Redefining Beauty and Appearance After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis”: https://www.cbcn.ca/web/default/files/public/Womanhood%20%26%20Beauty%20EN.pdf
Q&E Session: “A Lymphedema Therapist Answers Your Questions About Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema”: https://cbcn.ca/en/QandEwebinar-lymphedema
CBCN patient blog: “I Only Wanted One Surgery, So I Chose AFC Reconstruction” https://cbcn.ca/en/blog/our-stories/AFC-reconstruction
Canadian Lymphedema Framework Resources: click here
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